1,155 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 81.4% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Dover are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Dover currently has 1,155 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,056 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 81.4% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. There are currently 18 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Moonflower Restaurant | CT16 1EA | 0 | Dec 03, 2025 |
| Poparound (Premier) | CT3 2HH | 0 | Nov 07, 2025 |
| Baba Food & Wine | CT16 1EE | 1 | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Dover market | CT16 1DB | 1 | Jan 07, 2026 |
| Fryer Tuck | CT14 6DD | 1 | May 08, 2025 |
| Golden Lion | CT17 9AA | 1 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Little Farthingloe Farmshop And Bakery | CT15 7AA | 1 | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Luana’s | CT17 0HL | 1 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| M & N Snacks | CT14 7NQ | 1 | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Navith Brothers (Premier) | CT14 9RW | 1 | May 14, 2025 |
| New China Town | CT17 9AQ | 1 | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Red House Chinese Takeaway | CT16 1DF | 1 | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Sandwich Kebab & Pizza | CT13 9BT | 1 | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Seaside Store Limited (Premier) | CT14 7DY | 1 | Nov 06, 2025 |
| Spar Sandwich | CT13 9DA | 1 | Nov 12, 2025 |
There are currently 860 food businesses in Dover with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 81.4% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Dover depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.