The Farrier food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dover
The Farrier 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 25 June 2025, 12 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 Farrier Freehouse 90 Manor Road, Deal, CT14 9DB
How it compares in Dover
That puts The Farrier 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 Farrier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 115 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 The Farrier 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 Farrier, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza 2night Village Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Bright Sparks Child Care Centre Caring Premises | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Jungle Club School/college/university | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Premier Mini Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2024 |
| Brewood School (Mill Hill) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Peking Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Kent Community Health Foundation Trust Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Bettes Bar Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
Questions about The Farrier
What is The Farrier's food hygiene rating?
The Farrier has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 25 June 2025.
Is The Farrier 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 Farrier last inspected?
The Farrier was last inspected on 25 June 2025, 12 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 Farrier?
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 The Farrier compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and The Farrier is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects The Farrier 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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