Eagle Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dover
Eagle Tavern 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 30 January 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: Eagle Tavern 52 Queen Street, Deal, CT14 6HD
How it compares in Dover
In Dover, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Eagle Tavern sits behind roughly 892 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 892 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 10% | ← Eagle Tavern | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Eagle Tavern 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 Eagle Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen street tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Blair's Soft Play Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Kent Museum of the Moving Image Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2019 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Poundstretcher Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Bartlett & White Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2019 |
Questions about Eagle Tavern
What is Eagle Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Eagle Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dover Council on 30 January 2018.
Is Eagle Tavern 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 Eagle Tavern last inspected?
Eagle Tavern was last inspected on 30 January 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 Eagle Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Eagle Tavern compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, while Eagle Tavern holds a 4. 114 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Eagle Tavern 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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