Darcy's at 89 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Thanet
Darcy's at 89 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 April 2026, 2 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: 89 Canterbury Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 5AX
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Darcy's at 89 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% | ← Darcy's at 89 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Darcy's at 89 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 Darcy's at 89, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| By the sea Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2024 |
| Burger Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2024 |
| Atlantis Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Birdie Macs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Beastie Baos Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Box and Bean Coffee Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2024 |
| Beano Cafe & Family Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Darcy's at 89
What is Darcy's at 89's food hygiene rating?
Darcy's at 89 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 16 April 2026.
Is Darcy's at 89 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Darcy's at 89 last inspected?
Darcy's at 89 was last inspected on 16 April 2026, 2 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 Darcy's at 89?
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 Darcy's at 89 compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Darcy's at 89 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Darcy's at 89 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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