The Dog At Wingham food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dover
The Dog At Wingham 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 29 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Dog Inn Canterbury Road, Wingham, CT3 1BB
How it compares in Dover
That puts The Dog At Wingham 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% | ← The Dog At Wingham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Dog At Wingham 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 The Dog At Wingham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 4 September 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Wingham Primary School School/college/university | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Wingham Pc After Schoo & Breakfast Club School/college/university | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| The Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Wingham Newsagents Retailers - other | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2023 |
| Wingham Central Stores Retailers - other | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2022 |
| E T Wilmshurst (Bakery) Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Oakfield House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about The Dog At Wingham
What is The Dog At Wingham's food hygiene rating?
The Dog At Wingham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 29 October 2025.
Is The Dog At Wingham 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 The Dog At Wingham last inspected?
The Dog At Wingham was last inspected on 29 October 2025, 8 months 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 The Dog At Wingham?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dog At Wingham compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and The Dog At Wingham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects The Dog At Wingham 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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