Howfield Manor Hotel food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
Howfield Manor Hotel 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 10 February 2026, 5 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: Howfield Lane, Chartham, Canterbury, CT4 7HQ
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Howfield Manor Hotel 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% | ← Howfield Manor Hotel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Howfield Manor Hotel 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 Howfield Manor Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackbird Caterers Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Canterbury Primary School (Main School Kitchen) School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| City View Pre School And Nursery Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Cafe Solo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Carena Guest House Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Chartham Mini Store Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Howfield Manor Hotel
What is Howfield Manor Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Howfield Manor Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Canterbury City Council on 10 February 2026.
Is Howfield Manor Hotel 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 Howfield Manor Hotel last inspected?
Howfield Manor Hotel was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 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 Howfield Manor Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Howfield Manor Hotel 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 Howfield Manor Hotel holds a 4. 185 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Howfield Manor Hotel 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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