Temptations food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Canterbury City
Temptations 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
This is a fresh result: Temptations was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 141 Central Parade, Herne Bay, CT6 8SS
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Temptations 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% | ← Temptations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Temptations 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 Temptations, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Cain's Amusements Ltd Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Candy Drip Retailers - other | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Herne Bay Catholic Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2018 |
| Bar19 Pub/bar/nightclub | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Charlie's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Grapevine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about Temptations
What is Temptations's food hygiene rating?
Temptations has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Temptations 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 Temptations last inspected?
Temptations was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 Temptations?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Temptations 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 Temptations is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Temptations 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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