Beano Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
Beano Cafe holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant 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 3 October 2023, 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: 12 North Lane, Canterbury, CT2 7EB
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Beano Cafe sits behind roughly 1,346 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,161 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 8% | ← Beano Cafe | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Beano Cafe 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 Beano Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Du Soleil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| A La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Bishops Finger Pub/bar/nightclub | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Canterbury Wine Mart Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Cafe Des Amis Du Mexique Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Boyces Bakery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Caterlink - St Peters Methodist Primary School School/college/university | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about Beano Cafe
What is Beano Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Beano Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Canterbury City Council on 3 October 2023.
Is Beano Cafe safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant 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 Beano Cafe last inspected?
Beano Cafe was last inspected on 3 October 2023, 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 Beano Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Beano Cafe 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 Beano Cafe holds a 3. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Beano Cafe 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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