Crown Inn At Finglesham food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dover
Crown Inn At Finglesham 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
This is a fresh result: Crown Inn At Finglesham was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Crown Inn The Street, Finglesham, CT14 0NA
How it compares in Dover
That puts Crown Inn At Finglesham 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% | ← Crown Inn At Finglesham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Crown Inn At Finglesham 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 Crown Inn At Finglesham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottington Lakes Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Busy Bees Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Hull Park Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Hornbeam Primary School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Five Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Infinitea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Bright Sparks Child Care Centre Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Jungle Club School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about Crown Inn At Finglesham
What is Crown Inn At Finglesham's food hygiene rating?
Crown Inn At Finglesham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 18 June 2026.
Is Crown Inn At Finglesham 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 Crown Inn At Finglesham last inspected?
Crown Inn At Finglesham was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Crown Inn At Finglesham?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Crown Inn At Finglesham compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Crown Inn At Finglesham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Crown Inn At Finglesham 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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