The Zhang food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Canterbury City
The Zhang holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 February 2025, 16 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: 217 High Street, Herne Bay, CT6 5AD
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts The Zhang 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% | ← The Zhang | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Zhang 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 The Zhang, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cacao Atelier Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Flips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Boyces Bakery Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Bouncing Barrel Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Bay Wines Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Herne Bay Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2016 |
| Britannia Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| A Casa Mia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about The Zhang
What is The Zhang's food hygiene rating?
The Zhang has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 20 February 2025.
Is The Zhang 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Zhang last inspected?
The Zhang was last inspected on 20 February 2025, 16 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 The Zhang?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Zhang 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 The Zhang is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Zhang 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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