Age UK Canterbury food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
Age UK Canterbury holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 August 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: Kent County Council, Castle Row, Canterbury, CT1 2QY
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Age UK Canterbury 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% | ← Age UK Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Age UK Canterbury 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 Age UK Canterbury, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Marrakech Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Balkan Food Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Castle House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Bills Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Canterbury Open Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Auntie Annes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Canterbury Bakery Retailers - other | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about Age UK Canterbury
What is Age UK Canterbury's food hygiene rating?
Age UK Canterbury has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 20 August 2025.
Is Age UK Canterbury 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Age UK Canterbury last inspected?
Age UK Canterbury was last inspected on 20 August 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 Age UK Canterbury?
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 Age UK Canterbury 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 Age UK Canterbury is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Age UK Canterbury 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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