Deal Pantry food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dover
Deal Pantry holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Deal Welfare Club Cowdray Square, Deal, CT14 9EU
How it compares in Dover
That puts Deal Pantry 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% | ← Deal Pantry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 115 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Deal Pantry 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 Deal Pantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deal Welfare Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Brunch Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Afyon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Peking Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Brewood School (Mill Hill) School/college/university | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Ossies fish bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Holy Dough Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
Questions about Deal Pantry
What is Deal Pantry's food hygiene rating?
Deal Pantry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 5 August 2024.
Is Deal Pantry 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Deal Pantry last inspected?
Deal Pantry was last inspected on 5 August 2024, 23 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 Deal Pantry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Deal Pantry compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Deal Pantry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Deal Pantry 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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