Little Oaks Capel food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dover
Little Oaks Capel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 February 2025, 16 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: The Old School 165 Capel Street, Capel le Ferne, CT18 7EY
How it compares in Dover
That puts Little Oaks Capel 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% | ← Little Oaks Capel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Little Oaks Capel 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 Little Oaks Capel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Le Ferne Farmers Market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Clifftop Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Havenfield Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2018 |
| Coombe Valley Raceway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Folkestone Baptist Church Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Folkestone Community Fridge Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2022 |
| Caretech - Martello Centre Other catering premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Hawkinge Cricket and Social Club Other catering premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2024 |
Questions about Little Oaks Capel
What is Little Oaks Capel's food hygiene rating?
Little Oaks Capel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 25 February 2025.
Is Little Oaks Capel 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Oaks Capel last inspected?
Little Oaks Capel was last inspected on 25 February 2025, 16 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 Little Oaks Capel?
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 Little Oaks Capel compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Little Oaks Capel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Little Oaks Capel 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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