Frys' Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dover
Frys' Farm Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Upton Court Farm Coldred Road, Shepherdswell, CT15 7LF
How it compares in Dover
That puts Frys' Farm Shop among the 892 places in Dover holding top marks, 82% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 892 | 82% | ← Frys' Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 115 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Frys' Farm Shop none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Frys' Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2020 |
| Co-Operative Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2022 |
| Colonel's Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 7 February 2025 |
| Brambling House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Brambling Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Carpenters Arms Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 February 2020 |
Questions about Frys' Farm Shop
What is Frys' Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Frys' Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 20 July 2023.
Is Frys' Farm Shop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Frys' Farm Shop last inspected?
Frys' Farm Shop was last inspected on 20 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Frys' Farm Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Frys' Farm Shop compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Frys' Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Frys' Farm Shop and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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