St Finbarr's RC Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dover
St Finbarr's RC Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 July 2025, 12 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: Market House Market Place, Aylesham, CT3 3EZ
How it compares in Dover
That puts St Finbarr's RC Church 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% | ← St Finbarr's RC Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 St Finbarr's RC Church 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 St Finbarr's RC Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sips n Giggles Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Aylesham Post Office Retailers - other | 128 yards away | Exempt | |
| Lucky Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 137 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 June 2026 |
| Aylesham News Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 February 2026 |
| Aylesham Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Market Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Naj Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Sticky Candy Retailers - other | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
Questions about St Finbarr's RC Church
What is St Finbarr's RC Church's food hygiene rating?
St Finbarr's RC Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 9 July 2025.
Is St Finbarr's RC Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Finbarr's RC Church last inspected?
St Finbarr's RC Church was last inspected on 9 July 2025, 12 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 St Finbarr's RC Church?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Finbarr's RC Church compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and St Finbarr's RC Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects St Finbarr's RC Church 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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