Food hygiene ratings in Deal
There are 199 food businesses in Deal with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Dover Council. A further 18 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Deal
75% of rated businesses in Deal hold the top score of 5, and 89% hold a 4 or better. 8 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Dover as a whole, 82% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Deal does worse, by 7 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 136 | 75% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 25 | 14% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 7% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 3% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Deal
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Deal Market Shop Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 April 2026 |
| Navith Brothers (Premier) Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 May 2025 |
| Aspendos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 21 August 2025 |
| Deal Angling Club 1919 Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 21 January 2025 |
| Deal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 29 May 2026 |
| The Landmark Cafe and Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 23 January 2026 |
| Upper Deal Convenience Store Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 12 July 2024 |
| Waterfront Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 15 August 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Deal
How many food businesses in Deal have a hygiene rating?
199 food businesses in Deal have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Dover Council. 181 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Deal?
75% of rated businesses in Deal hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Deal?
8 food businesses in Deal hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 2 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Deal?
Environmental health officers at Dover Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
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Food businesses in Deal
- 81 Beach Street 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Acordo Lounge 5 - Very good
- Afyon 5 - Very good
- Age UK South Kent Coast 5 - Very good
- Al's Bakery 4 - Good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Arno & Co 5 - Very good
- Aspendos 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Astor Theatre 5 - Very good
- Authentique Wines Exempt
- Bangkok Pavilion 5 - Very good
- Bartlett & White 5 - Very good
- Bear's Well 5 - Very good
- Bettes Bar 5 - Very good
- Betteshanger Community Coffee Mornin 5 - Very good
- Betteshanger Social Welfare Sports C 5 - Very good
- Blair's Soft Play 5 - Very good
- Bloody Mary's 4 - Good
- Bowling Green Tavern 4 - Good
- Brewood School 5 - Very good
- Brewood School (Mill Hill) 5 - Very good
- Bright Sparks Child Care Centre 5 - Very good
- Brook Lodge 5 - Very good
- Brunch Box 5 - Very good
- Budgens - Greggs - Deal 5 - Very good
- Cafe Pariz 5 - Very good
- Cameron Lodge 5 - Very good
- Chartwells 5 - Very good
- Chequers Cafe/Kenny's Indoor Golf Club Awaiting inspection
- Chicken King /Waffles and Shakes 3 - Generally satisfactory
Showing 30 of 199 businesses in Deal. Search for a specific place →
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.