Garden Of England food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Canterbury City
Garden Of England holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 20 May 2025, 13 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: 19 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury, CT2 8BH
How it compares in Canterbury City
A 0 is rare: only 1 of 1,483 rated places in Canterbury City score this low, about one in 1,483. By contrast 78% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,161 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Garden Of England |
A further 166 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Garden Of England the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Garden Of England, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Wine Mart Retailers - other | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| A La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Bishops Finger Pub/bar/nightclub | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Cafe Des Amis Du Mexique Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Boyces Bakery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Cafe Du Soleil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Canterbury Umbrella Other catering premises | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Caterlink - St Peters Methodist Primary School School/college/university | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
Questions about Garden Of England
What is Garden Of England's food hygiene rating?
Garden Of England has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Canterbury City Council on 20 May 2025.
Is Garden Of England safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Garden Of England last inspected?
Garden Of England was last inspected on 20 May 2025, 13 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 Garden Of England?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Garden Of England compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, while Garden Of England holds a 0. 1 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Garden Of England 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Canterbury City, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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