Zizzi food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
Zizzi holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 May 2025, 13 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: 12 Horsebridge Road, Whitstable, CT5 1AF
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Zizzi 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% | ← Zizzi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Zizzi, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotties Sweet Creams Manufacturers/packers | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Lazy Lobster Pub/bar/nightclub | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| David Brown Delicatessen Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Harbour Street Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| A La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Harbour News Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2023 |
| HoneyKanes Ltd Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
Questions about Zizzi
What is Zizzi's food hygiene rating?
Zizzi has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 16 May 2025.
Is Zizzi 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Zizzi last inspected?
Zizzi was last inspected on 16 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
How does Zizzi 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 Zizzi is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Zizzi 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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Zizzi is one of 294 rated food businesses in Whitstable. See every hygiene rating in Whitstable →
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