Deal Walmer & Kingsdown Amateur Row Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dover
Deal Walmer & Kingsdown Amateur Row Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 September 2019, more than 6 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: 16 - 18 The Marina, Deal, CT14 6NG
How it compares in Dover
In Dover, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Deal Walmer & Kingsdown Amateur Row Club 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% | ← Deal Walmer & Kingsdown Amateur Row Club | |
| 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 Very good
- 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 Walmer & Kingsdown Amateur Row 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 Deal Walmer & Kingsdown Amateur Row Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mace Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2023 |
| Fryer Tuck Takeaway/sandwich shop | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Hog on The Run Mobile caterer | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Deal Deli Retailers - other | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Engel's Paradise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Deal Hoy/Scout Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Miretti Pasticceria Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Peppers Healthfoods Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
Questions about Deal Walmer & Kingsdown Amateur Row Club
What is Deal Walmer & Kingsdown Amateur Row Club's food hygiene rating?
Deal Walmer & Kingsdown Amateur Row Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dover Council on 3 September 2019.
Is Deal Walmer & Kingsdown Amateur Row Club 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Deal Walmer & Kingsdown Amateur Row Club last inspected?
Deal Walmer & Kingsdown Amateur Row Club was last inspected on 3 September 2019, more than 6 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 Deal Walmer & Kingsdown Amateur Row Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Walmer & Kingsdown Amateur Row Club compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, while Deal Walmer & Kingsdown Amateur Row Club holds a 4. 113 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Deal Walmer & Kingsdown Amateur Row 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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