Priory Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Dover
Priory Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 June 2024, more than 2 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: Priory Hotel Station Approach Road, Dover, CT17 9SB
How it compares in Dover
That puts Priory Hotel 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% | ← Priory Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Priory Hotel 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 Priory Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Dover's Restover Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Dover College School/college/university | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Dover Sea Angling Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Biggin Fish and Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Greggs Manufacturers/packers | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Amarillos Food Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Fairy Dreams Retailers - other | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
Questions about Priory Hotel
What is Priory Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Priory Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 13 June 2024.
Is Priory Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Priory Hotel last inspected?
Priory Hotel was last inspected on 13 June 2024, more than 2 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 Priory Hotel?
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 Priory Hotel compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Priory Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Priory Hotel 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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