Chaucer Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Canterbury City
Chaucer Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 3A Miller Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8NZ
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Chaucer Stores 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% | ← Chaucer Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Chaucer Stores 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 Chaucer Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appeti Tennis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Canterbury Primary School (Main School Kitchen) School/college/university | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| City View Pre School And Nursery Caring Premises | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Canterbury Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Acacia Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Chimera Climbing Centre Canterbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2023 |
| Brakepoint Wincheap Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
Questions about Chaucer Stores
What is Chaucer Stores's food hygiene rating?
Chaucer Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 16 December 2024.
Is Chaucer Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chaucer Stores last inspected?
Chaucer Stores was last inspected on 16 December 2024, 18 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 Chaucer Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chaucer Stores 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 Chaucer Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Chaucer Stores 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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