Walmer Court Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dover
Walmer Court Farm Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 3 July 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: Walmer Court Farm 466 Dover Road, Walmer, CT14 7NA
How it compares in Dover
In Dover, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Walmer Court Farm Shop 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% | ← Walmer Court Farm Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Walmer Court Farm Shop 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 Walmer Court Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Goodchild's Of Walmer Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| General Meadows Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Glendale Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Lord Wardens Tea Room & Glasshouse Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Kingsdown Newsagents Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2019 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Oxtale Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about Walmer Court Farm Shop
What is Walmer Court Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Walmer Court Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dover Council on 3 July 2024.
Is Walmer Court Farm Shop 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Walmer Court Farm Shop last inspected?
Walmer Court Farm Shop was last inspected on 3 July 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 Walmer Court Farm Shop?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Walmer Court Farm Shop compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, while Walmer Court Farm Shop holds a 4. 113 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Walmer Court Farm Shop 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Walmer Court Farm Shop and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Walmer Court Farm Shop is one of 60 rated food businesses in Walmer. See every hygiene rating in Walmer →
Dover inspects and rates 1,198 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Dover →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.dover.gov.uk/
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →