Seaside Store Limited (Premier) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dover
Seaside Store Limited (Premier) holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 6 November 2025, 8 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: 10 - 11 The Strand, Walmer, CT14 7DY
How it compares in Dover
A 1 is rare: only 15 of 1,086 rated places in Dover score this low, about one in 72. By contrast 82% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 892 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ← Seaside Store Limited (Premier) | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Seaside Store Limited (Premier) the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Seaside Store Limited (Premier), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandstand Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Goose On The Green Deal Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Bee Crafty Bee Happy Retailers - other | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Mario’s Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Eat & Mess Manufacturers/packers | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Eva's Retailers - other | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Impact Food Group @ Goodwin Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Cinque Ports Sports Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
Questions about Seaside Store Limited (Premier)
What is Seaside Store Limited (Premier)'s food hygiene rating?
Seaside Store Limited (Premier) has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Dover Council on 6 November 2025.
Is Seaside Store Limited (Premier) safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Seaside Store Limited (Premier) last inspected?
Seaside Store Limited (Premier) was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 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 Seaside Store Limited (Premier)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Seaside Store Limited (Premier) compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, while Seaside Store Limited (Premier) holds a 1. 15 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Seaside Store Limited (Premier) 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Dover, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Seaside Store Limited (Premier) is one of 60 rated food businesses in Walmer. See every hygiene rating in Walmer →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.dover.gov.uk/
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