Canterbury Cathedral Lodge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge 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
This is a fresh result: Canterbury Cathedral Lodge was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Education Centre, Canterbury Cathedral, The Precincts, CT1 2EH
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Canterbury Cathedral Lodge 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% | ← Canterbury Cathedral Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Tavola Pizzeria Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Canterbury Wholefoods Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Canterbury Lane Convenience Store Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Burgate Express Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Cathedral Gate Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Amalis Caffè Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Canterbury Cathedral Shop Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
Questions about Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
What is Canterbury Cathedral Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Canterbury Cathedral Lodge 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 Canterbury Cathedral Lodge last inspected?
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
How does Canterbury Cathedral Lodge 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 Canterbury Cathedral Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Canterbury Cathedral Lodge 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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