MFG Esso Walmer food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dover
MFG Esso Walmer holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: MFG Esso Walmer was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 137 Dover Road, Walmer, CT14 7JH
How it compares in Dover
A 2 is rare: only 18 of 1,086 rated places in Dover score this low, about one in 60. By contrast 82% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 892 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ← MFG Esso Walmer | |
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 115 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 MFG Esso Walmer the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to MFG Esso Walmer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinque Ports Sports Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Ossies fish bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| General Meadows Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Goodchild's Of Walmer Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Lord Wardens Tea Room & Glasshouse Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Deal Pantry Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Deal Welfare Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Brunch Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about MFG Esso Walmer
What is MFG Esso Walmer's food hygiene rating?
MFG Esso Walmer has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Dover Council on 11 June 2026.
Is MFG Esso Walmer safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was MFG Esso Walmer last inspected?
MFG Esso Walmer was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month 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 MFG Esso Walmer?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does MFG Esso Walmer compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, while MFG Esso Walmer holds a 2. 18 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects MFG Esso Walmer 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Dover, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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