Calcutta Port food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dover
Calcutta Port 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 8 July 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: 24 High Street, Dover, CT16 1DR
How it compares in Dover
That puts Calcutta Port 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% | ← Calcutta Port | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Calcutta Port 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 Calcutta Port, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover College School/college/university | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Dolphin Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Dover Big Local CIC Caring Premises | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Dover Foodbank Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Dover Pantry Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2021 |
| Biggin Fish and Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Dover Sea Angling Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Greggs Manufacturers/packers | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
Questions about Calcutta Port
What is Calcutta Port's food hygiene rating?
Calcutta Port has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 8 July 2025.
Is Calcutta Port 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 Calcutta Port last inspected?
Calcutta Port was last inspected on 8 July 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 Calcutta Port?
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 Calcutta Port compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Calcutta Port is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Calcutta Port 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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