Buffers food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dover
Buffers holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 4 September 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Buffers 13A Priory Gate Road, Dover, CT17 9SA
How it compares in Dover
In Dover, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Buffers sits behind roughly 892 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 892 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ← Buffers | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Buffers 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 Buffers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover's Restover Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Dover College School/college/university | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Dover Sea Angling Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Biggin Fish and Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Greggs Manufacturers/packers | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Amarillos Food Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Fairy Dreams Retailers - other | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
Questions about Buffers
What is Buffers's food hygiene rating?
Buffers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dover Council on 4 September 2025.
Is Buffers 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Buffers last inspected?
Buffers was last inspected on 4 September 2025, 10 months 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 Buffers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Buffers compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, while Buffers holds a 4. 113 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Buffers 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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