Adventure Backpackers Hostel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dover
Adventure Backpackers Hostel holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 16 April 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: 57 - 58 East Cliff, Dover, CT16 1LS
How it compares in Dover
In Dover, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Adventure Backpackers Hostel sits behind roughly 1,005 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 892 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ← Adventure Backpackers Hostel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Adventure Backpackers Hostel 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 Adventure Backpackers Hostel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Outlets At Dover Castle Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Castle House Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2019 |
| Hubert House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2019 |
| Churchill Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Cineworld Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
Questions about Adventure Backpackers Hostel
What is Adventure Backpackers Hostel's food hygiene rating?
Adventure Backpackers Hostel has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dover Council on 16 April 2024.
Is Adventure Backpackers Hostel safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Adventure Backpackers Hostel last inspected?
Adventure Backpackers Hostel was last inspected on 16 April 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 Adventure Backpackers Hostel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Adventure Backpackers Hostel compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, while Adventure Backpackers Hostel holds a 3. 46 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Adventure Backpackers Hostel 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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