Cabin news food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dover
Cabin news 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 1 May 2025, 14 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: 93 London Road, Dover, CT17 0SH
How it compares in Dover
In Dover, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Cabin news 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% | ← Cabin news | |
| 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 Very 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 Cabin news 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 Cabin news, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoops Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Dover District Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Buckland Postoffice And Stores Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| Ann And Pams Florist Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2021 |
| Good Choice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Brenda's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Friendly Friday Footprints @ The Beacon Other catering premises | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| 7 Day Week Retailers - other | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about Cabin news
What is Cabin news's food hygiene rating?
Cabin news has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dover Council on 1 May 2025.
Is Cabin news 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 Cabin news last inspected?
Cabin news was last inspected on 1 May 2025, 14 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 Cabin news?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Cabin news compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, while Cabin news holds a 4. 113 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Cabin news 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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