Key Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dover
Key Stores 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 27 June 2024, more than 2 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: 45A Ark Lane, Deal, CT14 6PU
How it compares in Dover
In Dover, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Key Stores 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% | ← Key Stores | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Key Stores 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 Key Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engel's Paradise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Mace Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2023 |
| Fryer Tuck Takeaway/sandwich shop | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Deal Deli Retailers - other | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Deal Hoy/Scout Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Miretti Pasticceria Retailers - other | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Peppers Healthfoods Retailers - other | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Bear's Well Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2018 |
Questions about Key Stores
What is Key Stores's food hygiene rating?
Key Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dover Council on 27 June 2024.
Is Key Stores 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 Key Stores last inspected?
Key Stores was last inspected on 27 June 2024, more than 2 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 Key Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Key Stores compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, while Key Stores holds a 4. 113 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Key Stores 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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