Roosters Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dover
Roosters Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 April 2024, 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: 45 High Street, Dover, CT16 1EB
How it compares in Dover
That puts Roosters Inn 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% | ← Roosters Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Roosters Inn 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 Roosters Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Dover Big Local CIC Caring Premises | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Dover Foodbank Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Dover Pantry Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2021 |
| Calcutta Port Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Dover College School/college/university | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
Questions about Roosters Inn
What is Roosters Inn's food hygiene rating?
Roosters Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 9 April 2024.
Is Roosters Inn 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Roosters Inn last inspected?
Roosters Inn was last inspected on 9 April 2024, 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 Roosters Inn?
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 Roosters Inn compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Roosters Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Roosters Inn 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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