Best One Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dover
Best One Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 March 2020, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 118 Coombe Valley Road, Dover, CT17 0EX
How it compares in Dover
That puts Best One Express 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% | ← Best One Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Best One Express 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 Best One Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmonia Care Village Caring Premises | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Happy Feet Nursery Caring Premises | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2018 |
| Home Start Dover District Other catering premises | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| 7 Day Week Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Gurkha Delight Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Divitos Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Dover District Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Hoops Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about Best One Express
What is Best One Express's food hygiene rating?
Best One Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 5 March 2020.
Is Best One Express 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Best One Express last inspected?
Best One Express was last inspected on 5 March 2020, more than 6 years 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 Best One Express?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Best One Express compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Best One Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Best One Express 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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