The Old Gate Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Canterbury City
The Old Gate 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 23 April 2026, 2 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: 164 New Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3EL
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts The Old Gate 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 Old Gate 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 Old Gate Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
| Beardy Baker Farmers/growers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| 2gether Support Solutions Kitchens \& Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Canterbury Youth Hostel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Beeches Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Abbots Barton Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about The Old Gate Inn
What is The Old Gate Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Old Gate Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 23 April 2026.
Is The Old Gate 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 Old Gate Inn last inspected?
The Old Gate Inn was last inspected on 23 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
How does The Old Gate 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 Old Gate Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Old Gate 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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