Chestfield House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Canterbury City
Chestfield House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Chestfield House was inspected on 26 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Canterbury City score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Canterbury City ratings →
Address: Ridgeway, Chestfield, Whitstable, CT5 3JT
How this rating has changed
Chestfield House was re-inspected on 26 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Chestfield House among the 1,156 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 | 1,156 | 78% | ← Chestfield House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Chestfield House 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 Chestfield House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestfield Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2015 |
| Hathats Coffee Company Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Chestfield Golf Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Blue Marlin Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Family Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Best Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Gusto Giusto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
Questions about Chestfield House
What is Chestfield House's food hygiene rating?
Chestfield House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 26 August 2026.
Is Chestfield House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chestfield House last inspected?
Chestfield House was last inspected on 26 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Chestfield House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chestfield House compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and Chestfield House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Chestfield House 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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Understanding this rating
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Chestfield House is one of 287 rated food businesses in Whitstable. See every hygiene rating in Whitstable →
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