knockabout food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dover
knockabout 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
This is a fresh result: knockabout was inspected on 29 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 26 Market Square, Dover, CT16 1NG
How it compares in Dover
That puts knockabout 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% | ← knockabout | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 115 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 knockabout 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 knockabout, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaplins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Bubble Tea Base Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Hello Dim Sum Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Fish Boss Takeaway/sandwich shop | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Bunch & Lunch Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Dover Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Blakes Of Dover Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
Questions about knockabout
What is knockabout's food hygiene rating?
knockabout has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 29 June 2026.
Is knockabout 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 knockabout last inspected?
knockabout was last inspected on 29 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at knockabout?
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 knockabout compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and knockabout is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects knockabout 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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