1,202 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 82.6% 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.
The source snapshot contains 1,202 registered food businesses for Dover. Of these, 1,090 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 82.6% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 16 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Embassy Truck Park | CT13 9DE | 1 | Jul 07, 2026 |
| Golden Lion | CT17 9AA | 1 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Key Stores | CT14 6PU | 1 | Jul 01, 2026 |
| 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 |
| Premier (Eastry Village Supermarket) | CT13 0HE | 1 | Jun 05, 2026 |
| Seaside Store Limited (Premier) | CT14 7DY | 1 | Nov 06, 2025 |
| The Crown Inn | CT15 4BG | 1 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| The Dovorian Restaurant | CT17 9AB | 1 | May 29, 2026 |
| The Smugglers | CT15 6AU | 1 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Town and county store | CT14 7NS | 1 | Mar 17, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 900 food businesses in Dover with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 82.6% 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.