Unicorn Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Canterbury City
Unicorn Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 8 September 2025, 10 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: 61 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury, CT2 8BS
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Unicorn Inn sits behind roughly 1,346 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,160 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 121 | 8% | ← Unicorn Inn | |
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 165 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 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 Unicorn Inn 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 Unicorn Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyces Bakery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Canterbury Wine Mart Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Cafe Des Amis Du Mexique Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| A La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Bishops Finger Pub/bar/nightclub | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Canterbury Umbrella Other catering premises | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Cafe Du Soleil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Acacia Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
Questions about Unicorn Inn
What is Unicorn Inn's food hygiene rating?
Unicorn Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Canterbury City Council on 8 September 2025.
Is Unicorn Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Unicorn Inn last inspected?
Unicorn Inn was last inspected on 8 September 2025, 10 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 Unicorn Inn?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Unicorn Inn compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,484 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, while Unicorn Inn holds a 3. 121 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Unicorn 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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