Crabble Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dover
Crabble Post Office 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 1 June 2023, more than 3 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: 1 Buckland Avenue, Dover, CT16 2NR
How it compares in Dover
In Dover, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Crabble Post Office 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% | ← Crabble Post Office | |
| 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 Very 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 Crabble Post Office 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 Crabble Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Divitos Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Gurkha Delight Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| 7 Day Week Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Ann And Pams Florist Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2021 |
| Dover District Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Dafc (Centre Spot) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Best One Express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2020 |
Questions about Crabble Post Office
What is Crabble Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Crabble Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dover Council on 1 June 2023.
Is Crabble Post Office 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 Crabble Post Office last inspected?
Crabble Post Office was last inspected on 1 June 2023, more than 3 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 Crabble Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Crabble Post Office compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, while Crabble Post Office holds a 4. 114 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Crabble Post Office 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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