Al's Bakery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Dover
Al's Bakery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 February 2025, 17 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: 50 High Street, Deal, CT14 6HE
How it compares in Dover
In Dover, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Al's Bakery sits behind roughly 892 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 892 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ← Al's Bakery | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Al's Bakery 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 Al's Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acordo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Happy Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Luscious Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Age UK South Kent Coast Caring Premises | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Little Harriettes of Deal Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Deal Beach Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
Questions about Al's Bakery
What is Al's Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Al's Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dover Council on 3 February 2025.
Is Al's Bakery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Al's Bakery last inspected?
Al's Bakery was last inspected on 3 February 2025, 17 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 Al's Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Al's Bakery compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, while Al's Bakery holds a 4. 113 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Al's Bakery 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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