Londis Whitecliff food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dover
Londis Whitecliff holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 December 2025, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 139 - 141 Folkestone Road, Dover, CT17 9SG
How it compares in Dover
In Dover, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Londis Whitecliff sits behind roughly 892 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 892 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ← Londis Whitecliff | |
| 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 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 Londis Whitecliff 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 Londis Whitecliff, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Dover's Restover Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Alexander House Care Home Caring Premises | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| CC's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Dover College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Dover Sea Angling Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Biggin Fish and Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Dolphin Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
Questions about Londis Whitecliff
What is Londis Whitecliff's food hygiene rating?
Londis Whitecliff has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dover Council on 18 December 2025.
Is Londis Whitecliff safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Londis Whitecliff last inspected?
Londis Whitecliff was last inspected on 18 December 2025, 6 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 Londis Whitecliff?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Londis Whitecliff compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, while Londis Whitecliff holds a 4. 113 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Londis Whitecliff 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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