Blackbird Caterers food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Canterbury City
Blackbird Caterers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 April 2026, 2 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: Hospital Farm, The Old Parlour, Cockering Road, CT4 7LG
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Blackbird Caterers 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% | ← Blackbird Caterers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Blackbird Caterers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firs Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Chartham Mini Store Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Lark View Care Home Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
| Kent Autistic Trust Other catering premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Cafe Solo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| G R Higgs & Son Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2016 |
Questions about Blackbird Caterers
What is Blackbird Caterers's food hygiene rating?
Blackbird Caterers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 16 April 2026.
Is Blackbird Caterers 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blackbird Caterers last inspected?
Blackbird Caterers was last inspected on 16 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
How does Blackbird Caterers 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 Blackbird Caterers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Blackbird Caterers 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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