The Port Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dover
The Port Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 March 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Port Arms 10 Beach Street, Deal, CT14 7AH
How it compares in Dover
That puts The Port Arms among the 892 places in Dover holding top marks, 82% 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 | 892 | 82% | ← The Port Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 112 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 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 The Port Arms 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 The Port Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Head Ph Pub/bar/nightclub | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Middle Street Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Icy Hog Parlour Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| It's The Real Deal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Pop Up Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Hog and Bean Deli and Eatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Lole Wellness Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Little Harriettes of Deal Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about The Port Arms
What is The Port Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Port Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 4 March 2026.
Is The Port Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Port Arms last inspected?
The Port Arms was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Port Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Port Arms compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and The Port Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects The Port Arms 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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