South East · 1,204 registered food establishments · Data updated 2026-07-27
21 businesses lost a 5 rating this year → 38 premises changed hands in 12 months → Ranks 193 of 362 for time to first published rating →
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77 days median · 96 days average
across 395 newly listed businesses since 2022
Rank 193 of 362 UK authorities (1 = fastest).
Measured from a business appearing in the published FSA dataset to its first rating appearing there. Authorities publish with delays (appeal windows, batch updates), so this reflects the register's speed, not necessarily inspection speed.
| Date | Event | Business | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | Closed | Chicken King /Waffles and Shakes | CT14 7AW |
| 2026-07-21 | Opened | Antwerptradingcompany Limited | CT14 6HY |
| 2026-07-21 | Opened | AJ's | CT13 9LY |
| 2026-07-21 | Takeover | The Sportsman | CT14 0AL |
| 2026-07-21 | Takeover | Pizza & Chicken King | CT14 7AW |
| 2026-07-14 | Closed | Caesar's Chilli Emporium | |
| 2026-07-14 | Closed | Jane's | CT14 7NX |
| 2026-07-14 | Takeover | The Walmer Bakehouse | CT14 7NX |
How does Dover's closure rate compare to the national average this year? Which business types close most often in Dover? Which businesses lost their 5 rating in Dover this year?
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