Food hygiene ratings in Whitstable
There are 287 food businesses in Whitstable with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Canterbury City Council. A further 20 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Whitstable
73% of rated businesses in Whitstable hold the top score of 5, and 87% hold a 4 or better. 7 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Canterbury City as a whole, 78% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Whitstable does worse, by 5 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 195 | 73% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 37 | 14% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 10% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 3% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Whitstable
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Moon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 8 October 2025 |
| Hunsbury Spice Ltd / TA Taste Of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 22 June 2026 |
| Pork & Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 23 July 2026 |
| Royal Native Oyster Stores Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 16 September 2025 |
| The Cheese Box Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 19 December 2025 |
| The East Kent Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 29 July 2026 |
| The Orangery Tea Rooms Whitstable Castle Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 3 March 2026 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Whitstable
How many food businesses in Whitstable have a hygiene rating?
287 food businesses in Whitstable have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Canterbury City Council. 267 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Whitstable?
73% of rated businesses in Whitstable hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Whitstable?
7 food businesses in Whitstable hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 0 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Whitstable?
Environmental health officers at Canterbury City Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
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Food businesses in Whitstable
- 020202022020Sabara Takeaway 4 - Good
- 3RD Whitstable (All Saints) Scout Group Exempt
- A La Turka 5 - Very good
- Abc Pre-School And Extra 5 - Very good
- Alan R Long 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Alberta Holiday Park Clubhouse 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Ales And Blooms Ltd 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
- Amedea 5 - Very good
- Aqua Shellfish 4 - Good
- Basil And Co 5 - Very good
- Battered 5 - Very good
- Battle Sector X 2 5 - Very good
- Beach Cafe 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Bears Ice Cream Company 4 - Good
- Benecare 5 - Very good
- Best Fish And Chips 5 - Very good
- Best One / K B General Store 5 - Very good
- Birdies 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Blue Marlin Fish Bar 5 - Very good
- Bluebells Care Home 5 - Very good
- Blueprint Coffee 5 - Very good
- Bon Bon Cakes 5 - Very good
- Bradbury Grange 5 - Very good
- British Legion Social Centre 5 - Very good
- Cafe 89 5 - Very good
Showing 30 of 287 businesses in Whitstable. Search for a specific place →
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.