Food hygiene ratings in Canterbury City
Canterbury City inspects and rates 1,652 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,486 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 166 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Canterbury City
Standards here are good: 78% of rated businesses in Canterbury City hold the top score of 5, and 91% hold a 4 or better. 24 businesses, 2% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,156 | 78% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 13% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
Towns in Canterbury City
Food hygiene ratings for each town Canterbury City inspects.
- Whitstable 287 places
- Herne Bay 278 places
- Sturry 23 places
- Barham 16 places
Recently inspected in Canterbury City
The most recent inspections published by Canterbury City, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhill Senior Citizens Club | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Herne Bay Angling Association | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Petersons Farm Produce | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Broome Park Hotel | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Chestfield House | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Clare Ellen Guest House | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Mayas Community Support Centre | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| Pegasus Tap Room Limited | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| The Hare At Blean | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Carol Toole | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Little Pep | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Canterbury City
The lowest-rated food businesses in Canterbury City are listed below. 1 holds a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 1 holds a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Of England | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 20 May 2025 |
| Love Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 June 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in Canterbury City
How many food businesses does Canterbury City rate?
Canterbury City publishes food hygiene ratings for 1,652 businesses, of which 1,486 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Canterbury City?
78% of rated businesses in Canterbury City hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Canterbury City have a bad hygiene rating?
24 food businesses in Canterbury City hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 1 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Canterbury City?
Environmental health officers employed by Canterbury City carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Canterbury City
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 020202022020Sabara Takeaway 4 - Good
- 101 Taiwanese Food 5 - Very good
- 101 Taiwanese Food 5 - Very good
- 2gether Support Solutions Kitchens \& Restaurant 5 - Very good
- 2nd Herne Bay Scout Group Exempt
- 3 PWRR 5 - Very good
- 3RD Whitstable (All Saints) Scout Group Exempt
- 49 Mortimer Street 5 - Very good
- 4life Healthcare Services Ltd 5 - Very good
- 7 Longport 5 - Very good
- 9/10/2025Coconut Tree Noodle Bar Ltd 5 - Very good
- A Casa Mia 5 - Very good
- A La Turka 5 - Very good
- A La Turka 5 - Very good
- A La Turka 5 - Very good
- A Taste Of Thailand 4 - Good
- A Tavola Pizzeria Restaurant 5 - Very good
- A&R Chinese Takeaway 3 - Generally satisfactory
- A.T. Patisserie 5 - Very good
- Abbots Barton Hotel 5 - Very good
- Abc Pre-School And Extra 5 - Very good
- Abode Canterbury 5 - Very good
- Acacia Lodge 5 - Very good
- Ace Bakehouse / Crow Bakehouse 4 - Good
- Achus Catering 5 - Very good
- Active Lives Ltd 4 - Good
- Adisham CE Primary 4 - Good
- Adisham House 5 - Very good
- Adisham Village Hall Exempt
- Ae's Thai Kitchen 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Agapis Sweets 5 - Very good
- Age UK 4 - Good
- Age UK Canterbury 5 - Very good
- Ahlan Market 4 - Good
- Alan Hopkins 5 - Very good
- Alan R Long 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Albayt 5 - Very good
- Alberrys Wine Bar 4 - Good
- Alberta Holiday Park Clubhouse 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi Food Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Ales And Blooms Ltd 5 - Very good
- All About Cookies 5 - Very good
- All Saints Church 5 - Very good
- All Saints Church Hall Exempt
- All Saints Church, Whitstable 5 - Very good
- All Saints District Church Council Exempt
- All Saints Nursery School Exempt
- Allsorts Of Sweet Canterbury 5 - Very good
- Ally The Cook 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Amalis Caffè 5 - Very good
- Amedea 5 - Very good
- American Candy & Gifts 5 - Very good
- Amorino 5 - Very good
- Ancient Raj 4 - Good
- Angel Cakes 5 - Very good
- Appeti Tennis 5 - Very good
- Apple Delight 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-08-27. Browse all UK councils →