Food Hall Canterbury College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Canterbury City
Food Hall Canterbury College holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 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: Canterbury College, New Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3AJ
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Food Hall Canterbury College sits behind roughly 1,161 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,161 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 12% | ← Food Hall Canterbury College | |
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 Food Hall Canterbury College 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 Food Hall Canterbury College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Christ Church University, Sport And Active Health Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Canterbury City Centre Premier Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| 7 Longport Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Abbots Barton Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Amalis Caffè Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Canterbury Christchurch University Food Hall School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Ark Music, Coffee & Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Bovan Creek Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
Questions about Food Hall Canterbury College
What is Food Hall Canterbury College's food hygiene rating?
Food Hall Canterbury College has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Canterbury City Council on 29 April 2026.
Is Food Hall Canterbury College safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Food Hall Canterbury College last inspected?
Food Hall Canterbury College was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 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 Food Hall Canterbury College?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Food Hall Canterbury College 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 Food Hall Canterbury College holds a 4. 185 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Food Hall Canterbury College 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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