Po'Boy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Thanet
Po'Boy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 April 2025, 14 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: Royal Crescent Promenade, Margate, Kent
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Po'Boy among the 1,413 places in Thanet holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,413 | 95% | ← Po'Boy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 75 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 Very 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 Po'Boy 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 Po'Boy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| An Clachan Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | Pass | 14 May 2019 |
| Acorn Nursery Caring Premises | 314 yards away | Pass | 25 February 2020 |
| Antojitos At The 78 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 413 yards away | Pass | 2 June 2026 |
| Ahi Al Bait Society Other catering premises | 420 yards away | Pass | 24 March 2006 |
| Akbars Balti Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 18 November 2022 |
| Anderston Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 17 February 2014 |
| 14 Forty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 20 February 2020 |
| Afrikana Glasgow City Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 25 June 2024 |
Questions about Po'Boy
What is Po'Boy's food hygiene rating?
Po'Boy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 25 April 2025.
Is Po'Boy 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Po'Boy last inspected?
Po'Boy was last inspected on 25 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thanet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Po'Boy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Po'Boy compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Po'Boy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Po'Boy 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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