Dover Castle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leicester City
Dover Castle holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 23 October 2014, more than 11 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Dover Castle, 34 Dover Street, Leicester, LE1 6PT
How it compares in Leicester City
In Leicester City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Dover Castle sits behind roughly 2,262 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,262 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 14% | ← Dover Castle | |
| 3 out of 5 | 294 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 248 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Dover Castle 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 Dover Castle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Pizza&Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| And Kith Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Al Feena Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Amigo Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| An Najeeb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Andrew Sykes Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
Questions about Dover Castle
What is Dover Castle's food hygiene rating?
Dover Castle has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leicester City Council on 23 October 2014.
Is Dover Castle 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dover Castle last inspected?
Dover Castle was last inspected on 23 October 2014, more than 11 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leicester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dover Castle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dover Castle compare to other places in Leicester City?
73% of the 3,105 rated food businesses in Leicester City hold the top rating of 5, while Dover Castle holds a 4. 427 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Dover Castle 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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