The Drum Major food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dover
The Drum Major 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
The rating dates from 1 February 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: 46 Dover Road, Walmer, CT14 7JW
How it compares in Dover
That puts The Drum Major 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 Drum Major | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 115 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Drum Major 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 Drum Major, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandstand Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Goose On The Green Deal Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Cinque Ports Sports Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Bee Crafty Bee Happy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Mario’s Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Eat & Mess Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Eva's Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Ossies fish bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about The Drum Major
What is The Drum Major's food hygiene rating?
The Drum Major has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 1 February 2024.
Is The Drum Major 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 Drum Major last inspected?
The Drum Major was last inspected on 1 February 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 The Drum Major?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Drum Major compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and The Drum Major is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects The Drum Major 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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The Drum Major is one of 60 rated food businesses in Walmer. See every hygiene rating in Walmer →
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