Food Safety in North Downs West
101 establishments rated · 94.06% with 5 stars
North Downs West (CT18) is home to 101 rated food establishments in the Dover area of Dover. An impressive 94.06% hold a 5-star food hygiene rating — well above the national average.
Rating Distribution
North Downs West vs Dover Average
% of establishments with given rating · Dover average across 1,345 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in North Downs West
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Folkestone Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub · CT18 8BH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 Jan 2024 |
| 2 | Cocoa & Crumbs - Hawkinge Other catering premises · CT18 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Country Bakes Other catering premises · CT18 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 Mar 2025 |
| 4 | 3rd Hawkinge Scout Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CT18 7BB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 Sept 2025 |
| 5 | Bespoke Sugarcraft Other catering premises · CT18 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 May 2025 |
| 6 | Aspendos Hawkinge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CT18 7BS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 Jan 2024 |
| 7 | Battle of Britain Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CT18 7AG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 Sept 2024 |
| 8 | Charlie Bears Sweet Creations Other catering premises · CT18 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 9 | Candystripe Sweets Manufacturers/packers · CT18 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 Jan 2026 |
| 10 | Gowers Goodies Other catering premises · CT18 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 May 2025 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
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