Ship Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dover
Ship 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 17 November 2023, more than 2 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: Ship Inn 141 Middle Street, Deal, CT14 6JZ
How it compares in Dover
That puts Ship 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% | ← Ship 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Ship 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 Ship Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deal Deli Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Miretti Pasticceria Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Deal Hoy/Scout Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Peppers Healthfoods Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Bangkok Pavilion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Le Pinardier Retailers - other | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Arno & Co Retailers - other | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Bear's Well Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2018 |
Questions about Ship Inn
What is Ship Inn's food hygiene rating?
Ship Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 17 November 2023.
Is Ship 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 Ship Inn last inspected?
Ship Inn was last inspected on 17 November 2023, more than 2 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 Ship Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ship Inn compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Ship Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Ship 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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