Seasalter Post Office And Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Canterbury City
Seasalter Post Office And Convenience Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 January 2024, 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: 118 Joy Lane, Whitstable, CT5 4ES
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Seasalter Post Office And Convenience Store 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% | ← Seasalter Post Office And Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Seasalter Post Office And Convenience Store 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 Seasalter Post Office And Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oyster Bay After School & Breakfast Clubs Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Oyster Bay Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Oyster Bay Catering At Joy Lane Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Homing Club House Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Best One / K B General Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Friends Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Golden Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
Questions about Seasalter Post Office And Convenience Store
What is Seasalter Post Office And Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Seasalter Post Office And Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 25 January 2024.
Is Seasalter Post Office And Convenience Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Seasalter Post Office And Convenience Store last inspected?
Seasalter Post Office And Convenience Store was last inspected on 25 January 2024, 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 Seasalter Post Office And Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Seasalter Post Office And Convenience Store 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 Seasalter Post Office And Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Seasalter Post Office And Convenience Store 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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