Infinitea food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dover
Infinitea 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 9 April 2025, 15 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 Old Shop The Cross, Eastry, CT13 0HG
How it compares in Dover
That puts Infinitea 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% | ← Infinitea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Infinitea 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 Infinitea, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Optima Care Caring Premises | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| First Choice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| S And C Baitup Family Butcher Manufacturers/packers | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Bakers Dozen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Premier (Eastry Village Supermarket) Retailers - other | 279 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 June 2026 |
| Bickers Retailers - other | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Little Explorers Nursery Caring Premises | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about Infinitea
What is Infinitea's food hygiene rating?
Infinitea has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 9 April 2025.
Is Infinitea 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 Infinitea last inspected?
Infinitea was last inspected on 9 April 2025, 15 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 Infinitea?
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 Infinitea compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Infinitea is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Infinitea 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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