Deal Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dover
Deal Grill holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Deal Grill was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 144 High Street, Deal, CT14 6BE
How it compares in Dover
A 2 is rare: only 18 of 1,086 rated places in Dover score this low, about one in 60. By contrast 82% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 892 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 45 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ← Deal Grill | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Grill the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Deal Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miretti Pasticceria Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Deal Deli Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Peppers Healthfoods Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Bangkok Pavilion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Le Pinardier Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Deal Hoy/Scout Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Arno & Co Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Bear's Well Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2018 |
Questions about Deal Grill
What is Deal Grill's food hygiene rating?
Deal Grill has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Dover Council on 29 May 2026.
Is Deal Grill safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Deal Grill last inspected?
Deal Grill was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month 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 Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Deal Grill compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, while Deal Grill holds a 2. 18 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Deal Grill 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Dover, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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