Sunshine traditional fish and chip food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dover
Sunshine traditional fish and chip holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 May 2025, 13 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 Pencester Road, Dover, CT16 1BW
How it compares in Dover
That puts Sunshine traditional fish and chip 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% | ← Sunshine traditional fish and chip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 112 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 Very 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 Sunshine traditional fish and chip 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 Sunshine traditional fish and chip, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euro Market Retailers - other | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs Dover Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Brunch Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Anikeoniworobo Global ltd Retailers - other | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Biggin Off Licence Retailers - other | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about Sunshine traditional fish and chip
What is Sunshine traditional fish and chip's food hygiene rating?
Sunshine traditional fish and chip has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 23 May 2025.
Is Sunshine traditional fish and chip 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sunshine traditional fish and chip last inspected?
Sunshine traditional fish and chip was last inspected on 23 May 2025, 13 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 Sunshine traditional fish and chip?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sunshine traditional fish and chip compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Sunshine traditional fish and chip is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Sunshine traditional fish and chip 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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