Blakes Of Dover

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-09-11

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Blakes Of Dover is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 52 Castle Street, Dover, Kent, CT16 1PJ, in the Dover local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 11 September 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Dover oversees 1,174 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Dover is 4.7 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Address
52 Castle Street, Dover, Kent
Postcode
CT16 1PJ
Local Authority
Dover
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
429960

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Blakes Of Dover?

Blakes Of Dover has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Dover.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Blakes Of Dover last inspected?

Blakes Of Dover was last inspected on 2024-09-11. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Blakes Of Dover located?

Blakes Of Dover is located at 52 Castle Street, Dover, Kent , CT16 1PJ, in the Dover local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CT16 postcode area.