The Eagle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dover
The Eagle 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 6 February 2024, more than 2 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: 324 London Road, Dover, CT17 0SX
How it compares in Dover
In Dover, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so The Eagle 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% | ← The Eagle | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Eagle 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 Eagle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Admiral Harvey Pub/bar/nightclub | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Bridge Street News Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Dover Big Local CIC Caring Premises | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Dover Foodbank Retailers - other | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Dover Pantry Retailers - other | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2021 |
| Dolphin Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
Questions about The Eagle
What is The Eagle's food hygiene rating?
The Eagle has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dover Council on 6 February 2024.
Is The Eagle 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 The Eagle last inspected?
The Eagle was last inspected on 6 February 2024, more than 2 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 The Eagle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Eagle compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, while The Eagle holds a 4. 114 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects The Eagle 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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