Old Kent Roastery food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Thanet
Old Kent Roastery 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 10 April 2026, 3 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: 8 Fort Hill, Margate, Kent, CT9 1HD
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Old Kent Roastery 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% | ← Old Kent Roastery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Old Kent Roastery 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 Old Kent Roastery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnacles Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2015 |
| Bombo Doughnuts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Bottega Caruso, The Crown Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Charlie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Cafe Del Margs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Bow's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Angela's of Margate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Alexandria Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
Questions about Old Kent Roastery
What is Old Kent Roastery's food hygiene rating?
Old Kent Roastery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 10 April 2026.
Is Old Kent Roastery 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 Old Kent Roastery last inspected?
Old Kent Roastery was last inspected on 10 April 2026, 3 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 Old Kent Roastery?
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 Old Kent Roastery compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Old Kent Roastery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Old Kent Roastery 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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