Chutney Masala food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dover
Chutney Masala 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 10 March 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 18 Harnet Street, Sandwich, CT13 9ES
How it compares in Dover
That puts Chutney Masala 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% | ← Chutney Masala | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 45 | 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 Chutney Masala 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 Chutney Masala, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| India Village Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Karmi Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| The New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Bella Amalfi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 January 2026 |
| Time & Tide Taphouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 78 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 May 2023 |
| Spar Sandwich Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 April 2026 |
| Hay’s Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Ossies Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
Questions about Chutney Masala
What is Chutney Masala's food hygiene rating?
Chutney Masala has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Chutney Masala 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 Chutney Masala last inspected?
Chutney Masala was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 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 Chutney Masala?
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 Chutney Masala compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Chutney Masala is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Chutney Masala 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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