The Westgate Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Canterbury City
The Westgate 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 27 October 2025, 8 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: 1-3 North Lane, Canterbury, CT2 7EB
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts The Westgate 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 Westgate 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 Westgate Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Finger Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| A La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Canterbury Wine Mart Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Cafe Des Amis Du Mexique Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Cafe Du Soleil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Boyces Bakery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Caterlink - St Peters Methodist Primary School School/college/university | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Canterbury Umbrella Other catering premises | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
Questions about The Westgate Inn
What is The Westgate Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Westgate Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 27 October 2025.
Is The Westgate 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 Westgate Inn last inspected?
The Westgate Inn was last inspected on 27 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
How does The Westgate 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 Westgate Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Westgate 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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