Cinque Port Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dover
Cinque Port Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 31 May 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: Cinque Port Arms Clarence Place, Dover, CT17 9DQ
How it compares in Dover
In Dover, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Cinque Port Arms sits behind roughly 892 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 892 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 10% | ← Cinque Port Arms | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Cinque Port Arms 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 Cinque Port Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gcp Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Emmaus Dover Ltd Mobile caterer | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Greggs at Dover Service Station Takeaway/sandwich shop | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Bella Vita Dover Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Bluebirds Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Dover Masonic Hall Company Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Dover Masonic Hall (Catering) Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Cinque Port Arms
What is Cinque Port Arms's food hygiene rating?
Cinque Port Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dover Council on 31 May 2024.
Is Cinque Port Arms 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cinque Port Arms last inspected?
Cinque Port Arms was last inspected on 31 May 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 Cinque Port Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Cinque Port Arms compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, while Cinque Port Arms holds a 4. 114 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Cinque Port Arms 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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