The Black Griffin food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Canterbury City
The Black Griffin 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 10 November 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: St Peter's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2BG
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts The Black Griffin 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 Black Griffin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Black Griffin 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 Black Griffin, 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 | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Chiya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Bakers + Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Bishops Finger Pub/bar/nightclub | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Cafe Des Amis Du Mexique Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| A La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Canterbury Wine Mart Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
Questions about The Black Griffin
What is The Black Griffin's food hygiene rating?
The Black Griffin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 10 November 2022.
Is The Black Griffin 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 Black Griffin last inspected?
The Black Griffin was last inspected on 10 November 2022, more than 3 years 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 Black Griffin?
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 Black Griffin 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 Black Griffin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Black Griffin 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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