Bear's Well food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Dover
Bear's Well holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 December 2018, more than 7 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: 10 St Georges Road, Deal, CT14 6BA
How it compares in Dover
That puts Bear's Well 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% | ← Bear's Well | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bear's Well 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 Bear's Well, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astor Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Peppers Healthfoods Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Le Pinardier Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Arno & Co Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Bangkok Pavilion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Filberts Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Miretti Pasticceria Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Climpson & Sons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about Bear's Well
What is Bear's Well's food hygiene rating?
Bear's Well has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 17 December 2018.
Is Bear's Well 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bear's Well last inspected?
Bear's Well was last inspected on 17 December 2018, more than 7 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 Bear's Well?
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 Bear's Well compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Bear's Well is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Bear's Well 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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