Spar Sandwich food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dover
Spar Sandwich holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 30 April 2026, 2 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: 16 - 20 Market Street, Sandwich, CT13 9DA
How it compares in Dover
In Dover, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Spar Sandwich sits behind roughly 1,005 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 892 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ← Spar Sandwich | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Spar Sandwich 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 Spar Sandwich, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Thai Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| St Peters B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2022 |
| Bella Amalfi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 January 2026 |
| The Earl and the Pussycat Kitchen and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Chutney Masala Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Fleur de lis Hotel LTD Pub/bar/nightclub | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| India Village Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Karmi Pub/bar/nightclub | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about Spar Sandwich
What is Spar Sandwich's food hygiene rating?
Spar Sandwich has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dover Council on 30 April 2026.
Is Spar Sandwich safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Spar Sandwich last inspected?
Spar Sandwich was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 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 Spar Sandwich?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spar Sandwich compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, while Spar Sandwich holds a 3. 46 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Spar Sandwich 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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