St. John The Baptist Church Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
St. John The Baptist Church Centre 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 8 September 2009, more than 16 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 11 St John's Road, Whitstable
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts St. John The Baptist Church Centre 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% | ← St. John The Baptist Church Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 St. John The Baptist Church Centre 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 St. John The Baptist Church Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Marlin Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Family Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Swalecliffe Community Primary School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Swalecliffe Community Primary School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Chestfield House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Emmas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Chestfield Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2015 |
| Chestfield Golf Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
Questions about St. John The Baptist Church Centre
What is St. John The Baptist Church Centre's food hygiene rating?
St. John The Baptist Church Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 8 September 2009.
Is St. John The Baptist Church Centre 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 St. John The Baptist Church Centre last inspected?
St. John The Baptist Church Centre was last inspected on 8 September 2009, more than 16 years 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 St. John The Baptist Church Centre?
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 St. John The Baptist Church Centre 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 St. John The Baptist Church Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects St. John The Baptist Church Centre 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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