Beechborough B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Canterbury City
Beechborough B&B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 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: Park Lane, Bishopsbourne, Canterbury, CT4 5HY
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Beechborough B&B 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% | ← Beechborough B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Beechborough B&B 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 Beechborough B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mermaid Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 67 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 June 2025 |
| Fern & Farrow Farm Shop Retailers - other | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Gilda Bakery Ltd Farmers/growers | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Tadpole Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 September 2025 |
| Fern And Farrow Mobile caterer | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Finnians Retailers - other | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| The Barn Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Caretech Community Services Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2019 |
Questions about Beechborough B&B
What is Beechborough B&B's food hygiene rating?
Beechborough B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 19 November 2024.
Is Beechborough B&B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Beechborough B&B last inspected?
Beechborough B&B was last inspected on 19 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 Beechborough B&B?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Beechborough B&B 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 Beechborough B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Beechborough B&B 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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