Optima Care food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dover
Optima Care holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Eastry House High Street, Eastry, CT13 0HE
How it compares in Dover
That puts Optima Care 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% | ← Optima Care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Optima Care 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 Optima Care, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Choice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| S And C Baitup Family Butcher Manufacturers/packers | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Bakers Dozen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Premier (Eastry Village Supermarket) Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 June 2026 |
| Bickers Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Little Explorers Nursery Caring Premises | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Infinitea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Five Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about Optima Care
What is Optima Care's food hygiene rating?
Optima Care has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 7 August 2024.
Is Optima Care 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Optima Care last inspected?
Optima Care was last inspected on 7 August 2024, 23 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 Optima Care?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Optima Care compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Optima Care is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Optima Care 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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