The Rose In Bloom food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Canterbury City
The Rose In Bloom holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 September 2025, 9 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: 69A Joy Lane, Whitstable, CT5 4DD
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Rose In Bloom sits behind roughly 1,161 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,161 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 12% | ← The Rose In Bloom | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Rose In Bloom 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 The Rose In Bloom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oyster Bay After School & Breakfast Clubs Caring Premises | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Oyster Bay Nursery Caring Premises | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Oyster Bay Catering At Joy Lane Primary School School/college/university | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Bluebells Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Bradbury Grange Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Maylands Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Benecare Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Friends Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
Questions about The Rose In Bloom
What is The Rose In Bloom's food hygiene rating?
The Rose In Bloom has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Canterbury City Council on 17 September 2025.
Is The Rose In Bloom safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Rose In Bloom last inspected?
The Rose In Bloom was last inspected on 17 September 2025, 9 months 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 The Rose In Bloom?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Rose In Bloom compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, while The Rose In Bloom holds a 4. 185 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Rose In Bloom 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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