Dover Foodbank food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dover
Dover Foodbank 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 27 October 2023, 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: Unit 7 Charlton Centre High Street, Dover, CT16 1TT
How it compares in Dover
That puts Dover Foodbank 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 Foodbank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 115 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 Dover Foodbank 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 Foodbank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Big Local CIC Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Dover Pantry Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2021 |
| Dolphin Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Calcutta Port Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Dover College School/college/university | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Admiral Harvey Pub/bar/nightclub | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
Questions about Dover Foodbank
What is Dover Foodbank's food hygiene rating?
Dover Foodbank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 27 October 2023.
Is Dover Foodbank 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 Dover Foodbank last inspected?
Dover Foodbank was last inspected on 27 October 2023, 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 Dover Foodbank?
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 Dover Foodbank compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Dover Foodbank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Dover Foodbank 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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