📍 8 areas · 1,345 establishments
Food Safety in Dover
Every area ranked by food hygiene rating
Data updated daily · Last sync: 5 April 2026
Dover has 1,345 food establishments with hygiene ratings. 82.53% hold a 5-star rating — a strong result for a major city.
4.7
Average Rating
out of 5
82.53%
5-Star Rated
1,112 places
93.09%
4 or 5 Stars
1.41%
Rated 0 or 1
Rating Distribution
51,112
83%
4142
11%
3
60
2
14
1
17
0
2
🗺️ Establishment Map
Showing 3 establishments across Dover. Colour indicates hygiene rating.
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🏆 Safest Areas in Dover
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | Establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Downs West CT18 | 4.9 | 94.06% | 101 |
| 2 | Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne CT15 | 4.8 | 88.89% | 99 |
| 3 | Eastry Rural CT13 | 4.8 | 85.29% | 102 |
| 4 | Little Stour & Adisham CT3 | 4.7 | 83.82% | 173 |
| 5 | Little Stour & Adisham CT4 | 4.7 | 79.11% | 158 |
⚠️ Areas Needing Improvement
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | % Rated 0-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe CT14 | 4.6 | 78.8% | 1.58% |
| 2 | Little Stour & Adisham CT3 | 4.7 | 83.82% | 0.58% |
| 3 | Little Stour & Adisham CT4 | 4.7 | 79.11% | 0% |
| 4 | Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe CT16 | 4.7 | 83.47% | 1.69% |
| 5 | Maxton & Elms Vale CT17 | 4.7 | 77.5% | 3.13% |
🚨 Lowest Rated Establishments in Dover
| Business | Rating | Type | Area | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Poparound (Premier) CT3 2HH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Retailers - other | Dover | 7 Nov 2025 |
New Moonflower Restaurant CT16 1EA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Dover | 3 Dec 2025 |
Dover market CT16 1DB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Dover | 7 Jan 2026 |
Fryer Tuck CT14 6DD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Dover | 8 May 2025 |
Golden Lion CT17 9AA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Pub/bar/nightclub | Dover | 17 Dec 2025 |
Kebab Box/EUGYROS/Oaks Burger/Sigs Burger/Gyro King CT17 0BJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Dover | 24 Feb 2026 |
Little Farthingloe Farmshop And Bakery CT15 7AA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Dover | 18 Mar 2025 |
Luana’s CT17 0HL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Dover | 25 Sept 2025 |
M & N Snacks CT14 7NQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Mobile caterer | Dover | 17 Oct 2025 |
Spar Sandwich CT13 9DA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Dover | 12 Nov 2025 |
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