The Foodmarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dover
The Foodmarket holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 November 2021, more than 4 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: The Foodmarket 122 New Dover Road, Capel le Ferne, CT18 7JR
How it compares in Dover
That puts The Foodmarket 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 Foodmarket | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Foodmarket 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 Foodmarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Le Ferne Farmers Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Clifftop Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Folkestone Baptist Church Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Caretech - Martello Centre Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Folkestone Community Fridge Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2022 |
| Folkestone Food & Wine Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2021 |
| D'Agostinis Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Black Bull - Hungry Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about The Foodmarket
What is The Foodmarket's food hygiene rating?
The Foodmarket has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 25 November 2021.
Is The Foodmarket 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Foodmarket last inspected?
The Foodmarket was last inspected on 25 November 2021, more than 4 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 Foodmarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Foodmarket compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and The Foodmarket is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects The Foodmarket 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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