Archwrights food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Canterbury City
Archwrights 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 25 November 2024, 19 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: 84 Greenhill Road, Herne Bay, CT6 7QW
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Archwrights 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% | ← Archwrights | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 Archwrights 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 Archwrights, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhill Senior Citizens Club Other catering premises | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2009 |
| Briary School Club School/college/university | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Briary Pre-School School/college/university | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Benatura Ltd Retailers - other | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Hampton Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Hampton Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Double R Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Hampton Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about Archwrights
What is Archwrights's food hygiene rating?
Archwrights has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 25 November 2024.
Is Archwrights 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 Archwrights last inspected?
Archwrights was last inspected on 25 November 2024, 19 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 Archwrights?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Archwrights 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 Archwrights is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Archwrights 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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Understanding this rating
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