The Dovorian Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dover
The Dovorian Restaurant holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: The Dovorian Restaurant was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 1-3 Priory Place, Dover, CT17 9AB
How it compares in Dover
A 1 is rare: only 15 of 1,086 rated places in Dover score this low, about one in 72. By contrast 82% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 892 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ← The Dovorian Restaurant | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Dovorian Restaurant the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Dovorian Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillos Food Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Anikeoniworobo Global ltd Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Biggin Off Licence Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Fairy Dreams Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Brunch Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Greggs Manufacturers/packers | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Dover Sea Angling Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about The Dovorian Restaurant
What is The Dovorian Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
The Dovorian Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Dover Council on 29 May 2026.
Is The Dovorian Restaurant safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Dovorian Restaurant last inspected?
The Dovorian Restaurant was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month 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 Dovorian Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dovorian Restaurant compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, while The Dovorian Restaurant holds a 1. 15 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects The Dovorian Restaurant 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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We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Dover, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
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