Dover Town Hall food hygiene rating
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Dover Town Hall holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 18 December 2018, more than 7 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: Maison Dieu Dover Town Hall High Street, Dover, CT16 1DL
How it compares in Dover
In Dover, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Dover Town Hall sits behind roughly 892 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 892 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 10% | ← Dover Town Hall | |
| 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 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 Town Hall 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 Town Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biggin Fish and Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Calcutta Port Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Dover College School/college/university | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Greggs Manufacturers/packers | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Dover Sea Angling Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Fairy Dreams Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Brunch Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Dover Town Hall
What is Dover Town Hall's food hygiene rating?
Dover Town Hall has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dover Council on 18 December 2018.
Is Dover Town Hall 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dover Town Hall last inspected?
Dover Town Hall was last inspected on 18 December 2018, more than 7 years 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 Dover Town Hall?
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 Town Hall compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, while Dover Town Hall holds a 4. 114 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Dover Town Hall 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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