New Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Canterbury City
New Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 April 2025, 15 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: 30 Woodlawn Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1HG
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts New Inn among the 1,161 places in Canterbury City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,161 | 78% | ← New Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 New Inn 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 New Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porto Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Keith's Coffee Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Good Feathers Whitstable Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Battered Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Ovenstone Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Picnic Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Harbour Street Tapas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Food Of Thailand Takeaway/sandwich shop | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about New Inn
What is New Inn's food hygiene rating?
New Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 11 April 2025.
Is New Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Inn last inspected?
New Inn was last inspected on 11 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at New Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Inn compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and New Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects New Inn 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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