The Goodwin food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dover
The Goodwin 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 27 September 2024, 21 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: 32 High Street, Deal, CT14 6HE
How it compares in Dover
That puts The Goodwin 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 Goodwin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Goodwin 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 Goodwin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luscious Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Little Harriettes of Deal Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Lole Wellness Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Bartlett & White Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2019 |
| Acordo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| It's The Real Deal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
Questions about The Goodwin
What is The Goodwin's food hygiene rating?
The Goodwin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 27 September 2024.
Is The Goodwin 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 Goodwin last inspected?
The Goodwin was last inspected on 27 September 2024, 21 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 Goodwin?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Goodwin compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and The Goodwin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects The Goodwin 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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The Goodwin is one of 199 rated food businesses in Deal. See every hygiene rating in Deal →
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