The Drill Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dover
The Drill Hall holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 23 July 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Drill Hall The Quay, Sandwich, CT13 9EN
How it compares in Dover
In Dover, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so The Drill Hall sits behind roughly 892 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 892 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ← The Drill Hall | |
| 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 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 The Drill Hall 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 Drill Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| The Crispin Inn Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| George and Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| The Toll Bridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| St Peters B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2022 |
| Sandwich Convenience Store Retailers - other | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| Sandwich kebab and pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| My Thai Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about The Drill Hall
What is The Drill Hall's food hygiene rating?
The Drill Hall has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dover Council on 23 July 2025.
Is The Drill Hall 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Drill Hall last inspected?
The Drill Hall was last inspected on 23 July 2025, 11 months 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 Drill Hall?
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 The Drill Hall compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, while The Drill Hall holds a 4. 113 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects The Drill Hall 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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