The Market Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dover
The Market Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 June 2025, 12 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: 7-9 Cattle Market, Sandwich, CT13 9AE
How it compares in Dover
That puts The Market 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% | ← The Market Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 45 | 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Market 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 The Market Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naj Turkish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Ossies Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Time & Tide Taphouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 33 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 May 2023 |
| Fleur de lis Hotel LTD Pub/bar/nightclub | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Hercules Wine Warehouse Limited Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Lazy Elephant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| The New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
Questions about The Market Inn
What is The Market Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Market Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 23 June 2025.
Is The Market 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Market Inn last inspected?
The Market Inn was last inspected on 23 June 2025, 12 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 The Market Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Market Inn compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and The Market Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects The Market 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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