E.Hedger food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Canterbury City
E.Hedger holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 September 2025, 10 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: 25 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury, CT2 8BT
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts E.Hedger among the 1,160 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 | 1,160 | 78% | ← E.Hedger | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 121 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 165 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 E.Hedger 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 E.Hedger, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Wine Mart Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| A La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Boyces Bakery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Cafe Des Amis Du Mexique Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Bishops Finger Pub/bar/nightclub | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Cafe Du Soleil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Canterbury Umbrella Other catering premises | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Caterlink - St Peters Methodist Primary School School/college/university | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
Questions about E.Hedger
What is E.Hedger's food hygiene rating?
E.Hedger has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 8 September 2025.
Is E.Hedger 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was E.Hedger last inspected?
E.Hedger was last inspected on 8 September 2025, 10 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 E.Hedger?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 E.Hedger compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,484 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and E.Hedger is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects E.Hedger 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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