What is the average food hygiene rating in Dover?

The average food hygiene rating in Dover is 4.7 out of 5, across 1,081 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Dover compare with the national average for food hygiene?

82.3% of rated premises in Dover hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 2.6 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Dover 149 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Dover have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

890 food businesses in Dover hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 82.3% of the 1,081 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Dover have a low hygiene rating?

32 food businesses in Dover are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Dover food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Dover (1,195 establishments on record, 1,081 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Dover

In Dover, 82.3% of 1,081 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.7/5. These figures cover 1,195 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Dover has 890 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,081 rated premises (82.3%). 32 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

5★ share: 82.3%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +2.6 pp
National rank: 149 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Dover

5★ Very Good

890 (82.3%)

4★ Good

114 (10.5%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

45 (4.2%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

15 (1.4%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

15 (1.4%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.2%)

Plus 60 awaiting inspection and 54 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 60 awaiting inspection and 54 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Dover: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Dover?: The average food hygiene rating in Dover is 4.7 out of 5, across 1,081 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Dover compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 82.3% of rated premises in Dover hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 2.6 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Dover 149 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Dover have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 890 food businesses in Dover hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 82.3% of the 1,081 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Dover have a low hygiene rating?: 32 food businesses in Dover are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Dover food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Dover (1,195 establishments on record, 1,081 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Dover

Amelie’s BakesManufacturers/packers · CT3
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Anikeoniworobo Global ltdRetailers - other · 59 Biggin Street, Dover · CT16 1DD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
M/V OSCAR WILDEMobile caterer · Berth 6 Eastern Docks, Dover, Kent · CT16 1JA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Shake & Waffle Co.Mobile caterer · CT3
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Amigos Turkish Food LimitedTakeaway/sandwich shop · 6 Cattle Market, Sandwich, Kent · CT13 9AF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Bell HotelPub/bar/nightclub · Bell Hotel 1 Upper Strand Street, Sandwich, Kent · CT13 9EF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Café ELISEMobile caterer · CT13
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Costa CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 2 - 4 New Street, Sandwich, Kent · CT13 9AB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Kc's confectioneryMobile caterer · CT14
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Sandwich kebab and pizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 32 King Street, Sandwich · CT13 9BT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
HubblesMobile caterer · CT14
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Golden RiverTakeaway/sandwich shop · 5 Chilton Way, River, Kent · CT17 0QB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Dover

Poparound (Premier)Retailers - other · 31 The Street, Ash, Kent · CT3 2HH
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 November 2025
New Moonflower RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 32 - 34 High Street, Dover, Kent · CT16 1EA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 December 2025
Deal Market ShopRetailers - other · 1 Broad Street, Deal, Kent · CT14 6ER
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 April 2026
UpdownRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Updown Farm Updown Road, Betteshanger, Kent · CT14 0EF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 April 2026
Baba Food & WineRetailers - other · 44 - 46 High Street, Dover, Kent · CT16 1EE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 August 2025
M & N SnacksMobile caterer · 7 St Marys Road, Walmer, Kent · CT14 7NQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 October 2025
The Dovorian restaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1-3 Priory Place, Dover · CT17 9AB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 November 2025
The SmugglersPub/bar/nightclub · The Smugglers High Street, St Margarets At Cliffe, Kent · CT15 6AU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 March 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,195 real Food Standards Agency records for Dover, of which 1,081 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.