Elvington Village Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dover
Elvington Village Stores 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 21 August 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: 29 Adelaide Road, Elvington, CT15 4DP
How it compares in Dover
That puts Elvington Village Stores 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% | ← Elvington Village Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Elvington Village Stores 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 Elvington Village Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 22 July 2025 |
| Village Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2025 |
| Elvington masala Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Let's Eat @ Elvington Village Hall Other catering premises | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Tilmanstone Colliery Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Woodpecker Court Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Eythorne Elvington School Breakfast School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Tots R Us Preschool Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about Elvington Village Stores
What is Elvington Village Stores's food hygiene rating?
Elvington Village Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 21 August 2023.
Is Elvington Village Stores 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 Elvington Village Stores last inspected?
Elvington Village Stores was last inspected on 21 August 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 Elvington Village Stores?
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 Elvington Village Stores compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Elvington Village Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Elvington Village Stores 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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