Stonar cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dover
Stonar cafe 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 9 September 2025, 10 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: Sandwich Industrial Estate, Sandwich, CT13 9LY
How it compares in Dover
That puts Stonar cafe 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% | ← Stonar cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Stonar cafe 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 Stonar cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roadhouse eats group Mobile caterer | 224 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sandwich Sailing And Motorboat Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| The Drill Hall Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 July 2025 |
| Bell Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| The Crispin Inn Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Independent Catering Management Ltd School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 June 2025 |
| George and Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| The Earl and the Pussycat Kitchen and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
Questions about Stonar cafe
What is Stonar cafe's food hygiene rating?
Stonar cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 9 September 2025.
Is Stonar cafe 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 Stonar cafe last inspected?
Stonar cafe was last inspected on 9 September 2025, 10 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 Stonar cafe?
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 Stonar cafe compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Stonar cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Stonar cafe 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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