Dover House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dover
Dover House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Dover House was inspected on 14 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Dover score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Dover ratings →
Address: Willow Park Lodge 57 Coombe Valley Road, Dover, CT17 0EY
How this rating has changed
Dover House has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 14 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Dover
That puts Dover House among the 903 places in Dover holding top marks, 83% 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 | 903 | 83% | ← Dover House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 118 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 Very 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 Dover House 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 Dover House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmonia Care Village Caring Premises | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Best One Express Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2020 |
| Happy Feet Nursery Caring Premises | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2018 |
| Home Start Dover District Other catering premises | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| 7 Day Week Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Dover District Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Gurkha Delight Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Divitos Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Dover House
What is Dover House's food hygiene rating?
Dover House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 14 July 2026.
Is Dover House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dover House last inspected?
Dover House was last inspected on 14 July 2026, a month 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 Dover House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dover House compare to other places in Dover?
83% of the 1,094 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Dover House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Dover House 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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