Emmaus Dover Ltd food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Dover
Emmaus Dover Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 July 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: Archcliffe Fort Archcliffe Road, Dover, CT17 9EL
How it compares in Dover
That puts Emmaus Dover Ltd 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% | ← Emmaus Dover Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 10% | ||
| 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 Very good
- 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 Emmaus Dover Ltd 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 Emmaus Dover Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gcp Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Greggs at Dover Service Station Takeaway/sandwich shop | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Citadel Cafe In Partnership With Remskeys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Bella Vita Dover Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Bluebirds Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Dover Masonic Hall Company Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Dover Masonic Hall (Catering) Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Emmaus Dover Ltd
What is Emmaus Dover Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Emmaus Dover Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 4 July 2024.
Is Emmaus Dover Ltd 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Emmaus Dover Ltd last inspected?
Emmaus Dover Ltd was last inspected on 4 July 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 Emmaus Dover Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Emmaus Dover Ltd compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Emmaus Dover Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Emmaus Dover Ltd 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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