Sandown County Primary School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-09-20

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Sandown County Primary School is a school/college/university located at Sandown School Golf Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 6PY, in the Dover local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 September 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Dover oversees 1,174 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Dover is 4.7 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
Sandown School Golf Road, Deal, Kent
Postcode
CT14 6PY
Local Authority
Dover
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
254154

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Sandown County Primary School?

Sandown County Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Dover.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Sandown County Primary School last inspected?

Sandown County Primary School was last inspected on 2024-09-20. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Sandown County Primary School located?

Sandown County Primary School is located at Sandown School Golf Road, Deal, Kent , CT14 6PY, in the Dover local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CT14 postcode area.