Al's Bakery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Dover
Al's Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Al's Bakery was inspected on 26 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Dover score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Dover ratings →
Address: 50 High Street, Deal, CT14 6HE
How this rating has changed
Al's Bakery has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 26 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Dover
That puts Al's Bakery among the 903 places in Dover holding top marks, 83% 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 | 903 | 83% | ← Al's Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 118 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 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 | 20 August 2026 |
| 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 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 26 August 2026.
Is Al's Bakery 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Al's Bakery last inspected?
Al's Bakery was last inspected on 26 August 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 Al's Bakery?
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 Al's Bakery compare to other places in Dover?
83% of the 1,094 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Al's Bakery is one of them.
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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Al's Bakery is one of 200 rated food businesses in Deal. See every hygiene rating in Deal →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.dover.gov.uk/
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