Fireaway Whitfield food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dover
Fireaway Whitfield holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 April 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Dover Service Area Sandwich Road, Whitfield, CT16 3LF
How it compares in Dover
That puts Fireaway Whitfield 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% | ← Fireaway Whitfield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 45 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 112 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Fireaway Whitfield 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 Fireaway Whitfield, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Budgens Dover Service Station Ltd Whitfield Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Döner & Gyros Whitfield Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Boost Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Whitfield & Aspen Mayfield School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| 1 Lenacre Avenue Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Dover Christ Church Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Alandale Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about Fireaway Whitfield
What is Fireaway Whitfield's food hygiene rating?
Fireaway Whitfield has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 29 April 2025.
Is Fireaway Whitfield 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fireaway Whitfield last inspected?
Fireaway Whitfield was last inspected on 29 April 2025, 14 months 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 Fireaway Whitfield?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Fireaway Whitfield compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Fireaway Whitfield is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Fireaway Whitfield 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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