The New Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dover
The New Inn 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 23 July 2025, 11 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 New Inn 2 Harnet Street, Sandwich, CT13 9ES
How it compares in Dover
That puts The New Inn 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 New Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 New Inn 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 New Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time & Tide Taphouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 31 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 May 2023 |
| Ossies Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Amigos Turkish Food Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Mermaids Locker Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Chutney Masala Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| The Market Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Bella Amalfi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 January 2026 |
| Naj Turkish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about The New Inn
What is The New Inn's food hygiene rating?
The New Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 23 July 2025.
Is The New Inn 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 New Inn last inspected?
The New Inn was last inspected on 23 July 2025, 11 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 New Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The New Inn compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and The New Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects The New Inn 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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