Ancient Raj food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
Ancient Raj holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 7 January 2026, 6 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: 26 North Lane, Canterbury, CT2 7EE
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Ancient Raj 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% | ← Ancient Raj | |
| 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 Ancient Raj 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 Ancient Raj, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Du Soleil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| A La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Bishops Finger Pub/bar/nightclub | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Canterbury Wine Mart Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Cafe Des Amis Du Mexique Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Boyces Bakery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Caterlink - St Peters Methodist Primary School School/college/university | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
Questions about Ancient Raj
What is Ancient Raj's food hygiene rating?
Ancient Raj has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Canterbury City Council on 7 January 2026.
Is Ancient Raj 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ancient Raj last inspected?
Ancient Raj was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 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 Ancient Raj?
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 Ancient Raj 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 Ancient Raj holds a 4. 185 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Ancient Raj 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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