The Cider Works food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dover
The Cider Works holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 January 2026, 5 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: The Cider Works Sandwich Road, Waldershare, CT15 5AU
How it compares in Dover
That puts The Cider Works among the 892 places in Dover holding top marks, 82% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 892 | 82% | ← The Cider Works | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 Cider Works 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 Cider Works, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 February 2026 |
| Eythorne Village Shop Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 July 2025 |
| Tilmanstone Bootfair Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| Burger Box Kent Mobile Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Eythorne Elvington School Breakfast School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Tots R Us Preschool Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Whole School Meals Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 September 2024 |
| Woodpecker Court Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about The Cider Works
What is The Cider Works's food hygiene rating?
The Cider Works has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 15 January 2026.
Is The Cider Works safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cider Works last inspected?
The Cider Works was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 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 Cider Works?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Cider Works compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and The Cider Works is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects The Cider Works 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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