The Rock Rose food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dover
The Rock Rose 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: The Rock Rose was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Rock Rose Gordon Road, Whitfield, CT16 2ES
How it compares in Dover
That puts The Rock Rose 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% | ← The Rock Rose | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 45 | 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 The Rock Rose 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 The Rock Rose, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ Whitfield & Aspen Mayfield School/college/university | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| BP Budgens Dover Service Station Ltd Whitfield Retailers - other | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Döner & Gyros Whitfield Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Fireaway Whitfield Takeaway/sandwich shop | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Boost Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Dover Christ Church Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Buckland Court Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
Questions about The Rock Rose
What is The Rock Rose's food hygiene rating?
The Rock Rose has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 2 June 2026.
Is The Rock Rose 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 The Rock Rose last inspected?
The Rock Rose was last inspected on 2 June 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 Rock Rose?
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 The Rock Rose compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and The Rock Rose is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects The Rock Rose 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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