Food hygiene ratings in Dover
Dover inspects and rates 1,212 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,094 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 118 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Dover
Standards here are high: 83% of rated businesses in Dover hold the top score of 5, and 93% hold a 4 or better. 31 businesses, 3% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 903 | 83% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
Towns in Dover
Food hygiene ratings for each town Dover inspects.
Recently inspected in Dover
The most recent inspections published by Dover, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New China Town | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 September 2026 |
| Cactus Cue Club | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| Co-op | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| Kid Ease Ltd | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| Saw Chocolate | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| The Salvation Army | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| Coombe Valley Raceway | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2026 |
| Farmers Delights | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| Al's Bakery | Manufacturers/packers | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| The Old Station Nursery | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Colonel's Cafe Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Quacking eggs | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Dover
The lowest-rated food businesses in Dover are listed below. 1 holds a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 15 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poparound (Premier) | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 7 November 2025 |
| Sips n Giggles Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 August 2026 |
| Embassy Truck Park | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 July 2026 |
| Key Stores | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 1 July 2026 |
| Premier (Eastry Village Supermarket) | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 June 2026 |
| The Dovorian Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 May 2026 |
| Updown | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 April 2026 |
| Town and county store | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 March 2026 |
| The Smugglers | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 March 2026 |
| The Crown Inn | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 February 2026 |
| Dover market | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 January 2026 |
| Golden Lion | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 December 2025 |
| Seaside Store Limited (Premier) | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 November 2025 |
| M & N Snacks | Mobile caterer | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 October 2025 |
| Baba Food & Wine | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 August 2025 |
| Navith Brothers (Premier) | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 May 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in Dover
How many food businesses does Dover rate?
Dover publishes food hygiene ratings for 1,212 businesses, of which 1,094 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Dover?
83% of rated businesses in Dover hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Dover have a bad hygiene rating?
31 food businesses in Dover hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 15 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Dover?
Environmental health officers employed by Dover carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Dover
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 1 Lenacre Avenue 5 - Very good
- 1932 Grill 5 - Very good
- 7 Day Week 5 - Very good
- A Slice Of Heaven 5 - Very good
- A Spoonful Of Sugar 5 - Very good
- Abbie Whitton 5 - Very good
- Acordo Lounge 5 - Very good
- Admiral Harvey 5 - Very good
- Afternoon Pause 5 - Very good
- Afyon 5 - Very good
- Age Concern Sandwich Centre 5 - Very good
- Age UK South Kent Coast 5 - Very good
- Al's Bakery 5 - Very good
- Alandale Residential Home 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Algar Lodge Farm Shop And Cafe 5 - Very good
- Alkham Court 5 - Very good
- Alkham Valley Pizza 5 - Very good
- All You Need Is Cake 5 - Very good
- Amarillos Food Centre 5 - Very good
- Amelie’s Bakes 5 - Very good
- Amigos Turkish Food Limited 5 - Very good
- Angie Andrew 1:1 Diet Coach 5 - Very good
- Anikeoniworobo Global ltd 5 - Very good
- Anita's Vegan Cakes 5 - Very good
- Ann And Pams Florist 5 - Very good
- Antonia Bakes Cakes 5 - Very good
- Applecroft Nursing Home 5 - Very good
- Arno & Co 5 - Very good
- Asda Express PFS Discovery Park 5 - Very good
- Asda Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Ash Sports Club 5 - Very good
- Ash Village Hall 5 - Very good
- Ashingham House 5 - Very good
- Astor College For The Arts 5 - Very good
- Astor Theatre 5 - Very good
- Aylesham & District Social Club 5 - Very good
- Aylesham And Rural Pantry 5 - Very good
- Aylesham Bowls Club 5 - Very good
- Aylesham Butchers 5 - Very good
- Aylesham Fried Chicken 5 - Very good
- B & M Retail Ltd 5 - Very good
- B 4 9 Breakfast Club 5 - Very good
- B'Z Bakes 5 - Very good
- Baked By Essie 5 - Very good
- Baked by Lucky 5 - Very good
- Bakers Dozen 5 - Very good
- Bandstand Bakery 5 - Very good
- Bangkok Pavilion 5 - Very good
- Barbican Beer Garden 5 - Very good
- Bartlett & White 5 - Very good
- Barton Junior School Breakfast Club 5 - Very good
- Bay Tree Caterers 5 - Very good
- Baypoint Sandwich 5 - Very good
- Beacon School Walmer 5 - Very good
- Bear's Well 5 - Very good
- Beau's Honest Pantry 5 - Very good
- Bechange 5 - Very good
- Bee Crafty Bee Happy 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-09-03. Browse all UK councils →