Dover College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dover
Dover College holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Dover College was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Bursary Dover College Effingham Crescent, Dover, CT17 9RH
How it compares in Dover
That puts Dover College 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% | ← Dover College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dover College 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 Dover College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcutta Port Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Biggin Fish and Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Dover Sea Angling Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Greggs Manufacturers/packers | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Fairy Dreams Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Dolphin Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Dover Big Local CIC Caring Premises | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Dover Foodbank Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
Questions about Dover College
What is Dover College's food hygiene rating?
Dover College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 18 June 2026.
Is Dover College 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dover College last inspected?
Dover College was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dover College?
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 Dover College compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Dover College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Dover College 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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