Urchin Wines food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Thanet
Urchin Wines holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 August 2018, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 235 Northdown Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 2PJ
How it compares in Thanet
In Thanet, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Urchin Wines sits behind roughly 1,413 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,413 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ← Urchin Wines | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Urchin Wines 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 Urchin Wines, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batchelors Patisserie Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Approach Road Mini Mart Retailers - other | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| ARK Cliftonville's Cultural Space Other catering premises | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Aquarius Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Avenues Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Bottega Bodega, Bar Nicoletta Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Brightstart Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| 101 Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Urchin Wines
What is Urchin Wines's food hygiene rating?
Urchin Wines has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Thanet Council on 16 August 2018.
Is Urchin Wines safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Urchin Wines last inspected?
Urchin Wines was last inspected on 16 August 2018, more than 7 years 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 Urchin Wines?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Urchin Wines compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, while Urchin Wines holds a 4. 51 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Urchin Wines 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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