Hampton Pier Yacht Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Canterbury City
Hampton Pier Yacht Club 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 10 June 2009, more than 17 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: Spa Esplanade, Herne Bay, CT6 8EP
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Hampton Pier Yacht Club 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% | ← Hampton Pier Yacht Club | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Hampton Pier Yacht Club 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 Hampton Pier Yacht Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2009 |
| Harbour Homes UK Ltd Caring Premises | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Hampton Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Hampton Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Haydon Mayer Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Hampton Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Coast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
Questions about Hampton Pier Yacht Club
What is Hampton Pier Yacht Club's food hygiene rating?
Hampton Pier Yacht Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Canterbury City Council on 10 June 2009.
Is Hampton Pier Yacht Club 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 Hampton Pier Yacht Club last inspected?
Hampton Pier Yacht Club was last inspected on 10 June 2009, more than 17 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 Hampton Pier Yacht Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hampton Pier Yacht Club 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 Hampton Pier Yacht Club holds a 4. 185 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Hampton Pier Yacht Club 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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