Red house food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dover
Red house holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Red house was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 3 Park Place, Dover, CT16 1DF
How it compares in Dover
That puts Red house 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% | ← Red house | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Red house 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 Red house, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcutta Port Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Biggin Fish and Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Dover Big Local CIC Caring Premises | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Dover Foodbank Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Dover Pantry Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2021 |
| Dover College School/college/university | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Dolphin Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Greggs Manufacturers/packers | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
Questions about Red house
What is Red house's food hygiene rating?
Red house has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Red house 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Red house last inspected?
Red house was last inspected on 27 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 Red house?
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 Red house compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Red house is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Red house 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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