Dee's Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Thanet
Dee's Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Dees Cafe, 21-23 High Street, Ramsgate, CT11 9AG
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Dee's Cafe among the 1,413 places in Thanet holding top marks, 95% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,413 | 95% | ← Dee's Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 75 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Dee's Cafe none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Dee's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CG Fitness Other catering premises | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Clarendon & Chatham House Sixth Form Centre School/college/university | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Bingo Nation Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| C and K Rileys Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Bodrum Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Coastal Bar Kent (Ltd) Pub/bar/nightclub | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Beano Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
Questions about Dee's Cafe
What is Dee's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Dee's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 30 April 2024.
Is Dee's Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dee's Cafe last inspected?
Dee's Cafe was last inspected on 30 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thanet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dee's Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dee's Cafe compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Dee's Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Dee's Cafe and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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