R & A Lucky Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swale
R & A Lucky Store 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 November 2019, more than 6 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: 152 - 154 Station Road, Teynham, Kent, ME9 9SX
How it compares in Swale
In Swale, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so R & A Lucky Store sits behind roughly 989 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 989 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ← R & A Lucky Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 40 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 R & A Lucky Store 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 R & A Lucky Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Pre-School At Teynham Primary School Caring Premises | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2013 |
| Nourish Contract Catering At Teynham Primary School School/college/university | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Beechfields Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Insight Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| The Dover Castle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Crispins Fish Bar Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
Questions about R & A Lucky Store
What is R & A Lucky Store's food hygiene rating?
R & A Lucky Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swale Council on 12 November 2019.
Is R & A Lucky Store 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 R & A Lucky Store last inspected?
R & A Lucky Store was last inspected on 12 November 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at R & A Lucky Store?
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 R & A Lucky Store compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, while R & A Lucky Store holds a 4. 134 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects R & A Lucky Store 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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