The Lady Luck food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Canterbury City
The Lady Luck holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 January 2025, 18 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: 18 St Peter's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2BQ
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts The Lady Luck 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 Lady Luck | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lady Luck 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 Lady Luck, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink - St Peters Methodist Primary School School/college/university | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Bakers + Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Chiya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Cafe Du Soleil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Abode Canterbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Bishops Finger Pub/bar/nightclub | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| A La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
Questions about The Lady Luck
What is The Lady Luck's food hygiene rating?
The Lady Luck has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 9 January 2025.
Is The Lady Luck 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lady Luck last inspected?
The Lady Luck was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 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 Lady Luck?
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 Lady Luck 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 Lady Luck is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Lady Luck 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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