Active Lives Ltd food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Canterbury City
Active Lives Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 10 January 2017, more than 9 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Church Of Bertha The Queen, Cumberland Avenue, Canterbury
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Active Lives Ltd 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% | ← Active Lives Ltd | |
| 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 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 Active Lives Ltd 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 Active Lives Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club At Greenfields Cp School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2016 |
| Breakfast Club At Oak Trees County Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2008 |
| Best Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Britannia Meze Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Maidstone Boughton Lane Day NurseryPreschool Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Caterlink At Tiger Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Caterlink At New Line Learning Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Caretech Community Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
Questions about Active Lives Ltd
What is Active Lives Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Active Lives Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Canterbury City Council on 10 January 2017.
Is Active Lives Ltd 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Active Lives Ltd last inspected?
Active Lives Ltd was last inspected on 10 January 2017, more than 9 years 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 Active Lives Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Active Lives Ltd 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 Active Lives Ltd holds a 4. 185 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Active Lives Ltd 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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