Good Choice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dover
Good Choice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 July 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: 54 London Road, Dover, CT17 0SP
How it compares in Dover
That puts Good Choice 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% | ← Good Choice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Good Choice 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 Good Choice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brenda's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Buckland Postoffice And Stores Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| Friendly Friday Footprints @ The Beacon Other catering premises | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Hoops Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Dover District Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Admiral Harvey Pub/bar/nightclub | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Bridge Street News Retailers - other | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Ann And Pams Florist Retailers - other | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2021 |
Questions about Good Choice
What is Good Choice's food hygiene rating?
Good Choice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 15 July 2024.
Is Good Choice 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Good Choice last inspected?
Good Choice was last inspected on 15 July 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 Good Choice?
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 Good Choice compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Good Choice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Good Choice 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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