Hersden Under 5's Project food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Canterbury City
Hersden Under 5's Project holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 13 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Hersden C P School, Shaftesbury Road, Hersden, CT3 4HS
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Hersden Under 5's Project 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% | ← Hersden Under 5's Project | |
| 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 Hersden Under 5's Project 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 Hersden Under 5's Project, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Rintoul Childrens Centre Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2017 |
| Smashin Eats Mobile caterer | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Hersden Community Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Chislet Colliery Welfare Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | Exempt | |
| Chislet Bowls Club Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Chopsticks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2023 |
| The Avenue Stores Retailers - other | 363 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 March 2026 |
| Sanctuary Care, Meadows View Care Home Caring Premises | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about Hersden Under 5's Project
What is Hersden Under 5's Project's food hygiene rating?
Hersden Under 5's Project has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Canterbury City Council on 13 November 2024.
Is Hersden Under 5's Project 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hersden Under 5's Project last inspected?
Hersden Under 5's Project was last inspected on 13 November 2024, 19 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 Hersden Under 5's Project?
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 Hersden Under 5's Project 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 Hersden Under 5's Project holds a 4. 185 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Hersden Under 5's Project 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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