Brook Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dover
Brook Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Brook Lodge was inspected on 19 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 70 London Road, Deal, CT14 9TF
How it compares in Dover
That puts Brook Lodge 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% | ← Brook Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Brook Lodge 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 Brook Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens - Greggs - Deal Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Brewood School School/college/university | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Cameron Lodge Caring Premises | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Reds Brisket Pit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Kent Community Health Foundation Trust Caring Premises | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Queen street tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Haji Baji's Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Leaps and Bounds Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about Brook Lodge
What is Brook Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Brook Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 19 June 2026.
Is Brook Lodge 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brook Lodge last inspected?
Brook Lodge was last inspected on 19 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Brook Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Brook Lodge compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Brook Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Brook Lodge 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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Understanding this rating
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Brook Lodge is one of 199 rated food businesses in Deal. See every hygiene rating in Deal →
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