The Sandwich Shop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dover
The Sandwich Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 July 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: 15 - 17 Cattle Market, Sandwich, CT13 9AP
How it compares in Dover
That puts The Sandwich Shop 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% | ← The Sandwich Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Sandwich 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Sandwich Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Sausage Shop Manufacturers/packers | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Age Concern Sandwich Centre Caring Premises | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Red Cow Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Hercules Wine Warehouse Limited Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Lazy Elephant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| The Market Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Mermaids Locker Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about The Sandwich Shop
What is The Sandwich Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Sandwich Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 11 July 2024.
Is The Sandwich Shop 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sandwich Shop last inspected?
The Sandwich Shop was last inspected on 11 July 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 The Sandwich Shop?
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 The Sandwich Shop compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and The Sandwich Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects The Sandwich 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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