The Whitfield Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dover
The Whitfield Club 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 9 March 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 14 Napchester Road, Whitfield, CT16 3JD
How it compares in Dover
That puts The Whitfield Club 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 Whitfield Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 45 | 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 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 The Whitfield Club 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 Whitfield Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alandale Residential Home Caring Premises | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| 1 Lenacre Avenue Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Boost Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| BP Budgens Dover Service Station Ltd Whitfield Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Döner & Gyros Whitfield Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Fireaway Whitfield Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Whitfield & Aspen Mayfield School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about The Whitfield Club
What is The Whitfield Club's food hygiene rating?
The Whitfield Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 9 March 2018.
Is The Whitfield Club 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 Whitfield Club last inspected?
The Whitfield Club was last inspected on 9 March 2018, more than 8 years 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 Whitfield Club?
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 The Whitfield Club compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and The Whitfield Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects The Whitfield Club 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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