Merkur Slots food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dover
Merkur Slots holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 33 - 34 Biggin Street, Dover, CT16 1BU
How it compares in Dover
That puts Merkur Slots 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% | ← Merkur Slots | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Merkur Slots 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 Merkur Slots, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Biggin Off Licence Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Fish Boss Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Brunch Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Anikeoniworobo Global ltd Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs Dover Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Amarillos Food Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about Merkur Slots
What is Merkur Slots's food hygiene rating?
Merkur Slots has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 30 July 2024.
Is Merkur Slots 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Merkur Slots last inspected?
Merkur Slots was last inspected on 30 July 2024, 23 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 Merkur Slots?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Merkur Slots compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Merkur Slots is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Merkur Slots 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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