Cafe Du Soleil food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
Cafe Du Soleil holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 April 2025, 14 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: 5 Pound Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2BZ
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Cafe Du Soleil 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% | ← Cafe Du Soleil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cafe Du Soleil 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 Cafe Du Soleil, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Bishops Finger Pub/bar/nightclub | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Canterbury Wine Mart Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Cafe Des Amis Du Mexique Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Bell & Crown Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Bakers + Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Barakat Food Centre Retailers - other | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
Questions about Cafe Du Soleil
What is Cafe Du Soleil's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Du Soleil has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 29 April 2025.
Is Cafe Du Soleil 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Du Soleil last inspected?
Cafe Du Soleil was last inspected on 29 April 2025, 14 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 Cafe Du Soleil?
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 Cafe Du Soleil 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 Cafe Du Soleil is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Cafe Du Soleil 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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