White Mill Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dover
White Mill Farm Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 September 2018, more than 7 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: White Mill Farm Shop Ash Road, Sandwich, CT13 9JB
How it compares in Dover
In Dover, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so White Mill Farm Shop sits behind roughly 892 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 892 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ← White Mill Farm Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 White Mill Farm Shop 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.
Questions about White Mill Farm Shop
What is White Mill Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
White Mill Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dover Council on 12 September 2018.
Is White Mill Farm Shop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was White Mill Farm Shop last inspected?
White Mill Farm Shop was last inspected on 12 September 2018, more than 7 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 White Mill Farm Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does White Mill Farm Shop compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, while White Mill Farm Shop holds a 4. 113 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects White Mill Farm Shop 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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