Whitstable Baptist Church food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
Whitstable Baptist Church 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 17 October 2023, more than 2 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: Baptist Church, Middle Wall, Whitstable
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Whitstable Baptist Church 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% | ← Whitstable Baptist Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Whitstable Baptist Church 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 Whitstable Baptist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flour Flower Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| High Tide Fisheries Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Lucky Boat Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Esca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Spar - Wessex Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Ari’s international Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2023 |
| Brixham Does Care Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Porridge Pantry Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
Questions about Whitstable Baptist Church
What is Whitstable Baptist Church's food hygiene rating?
Whitstable Baptist Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 17 October 2023.
Is Whitstable Baptist Church 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 Whitstable Baptist Church last inspected?
Whitstable Baptist Church was last inspected on 17 October 2023, more than 2 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 Whitstable Baptist Church?
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 Whitstable Baptist Church 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 Whitstable Baptist Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Whitstable Baptist Church 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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