The King Ethelbert Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Canterbury City
The King Ethelbert Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 June 2025, 13 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: Reculver Lane, Herne Bay, CT6 6SU
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts The King Ethelbert Inn 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% | ← The King Ethelbert Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The King Ethelbert Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reculver Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Hathats Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Beltinge Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Chartwells At Reculver Primary School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| St Mary The Virgin Reculver Church Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Bay Wedding Props Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Roselands Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Victorias Sponge Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
Questions about The King Ethelbert Inn
What is The King Ethelbert Inn's food hygiene rating?
The King Ethelbert Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 2 June 2025.
Is The King Ethelbert Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The King Ethelbert Inn last inspected?
The King Ethelbert Inn was last inspected on 2 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
How does The King Ethelbert Inn 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 The King Ethelbert Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The King Ethelbert Inn 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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