Makcari's Coffee Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
Makcari's Coffee Lounge 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
This rating dates from 15 April 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 49-54 Central Parade, Herne Bay, CT6 5JG
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Makcari's Coffee Lounge 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% | ← Makcari's Coffee Lounge | |
| 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 Makcari's Coffee Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay Angling Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2021 |
| A La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Captain Jacks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2023 |
| 9/10/2025Coconut Tree Noodle Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Harry's Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Deans Plaice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| 49 Mortimer Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Cafe Latino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about Makcari's Coffee Lounge
What is Makcari's Coffee Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Makcari's Coffee Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Canterbury City Council on 15 April 2025.
Is Makcari's Coffee Lounge 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 Makcari's Coffee Lounge last inspected?
Makcari's Coffee Lounge was last inspected on 15 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
How does Makcari's Coffee Lounge 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 Makcari's Coffee Lounge holds a 4. 185 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Makcari's Coffee Lounge 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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