Holiday Inn Express food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Canterbury City
Holiday Inn Express 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 20 August 2019, more than 6 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: Dover Road, Upper Harbledown, Canterbury, CT2 9HX
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Holiday Inn Express 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% | ← Holiday Inn Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Holiday Inn Express 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 Holiday Inn Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee (London Bound) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Holroyd Howe At Kent College Canterbury School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| Bees Knees Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2012 |
| John Graham Day Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Jack's Veg Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Blean After-School Club School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2018 |
| Kent College (Holroyd Howe) School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2022 |
| Blean Pre School Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
Questions about Holiday Inn Express
What is Holiday Inn Express's food hygiene rating?
Holiday Inn Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 20 August 2019.
Is Holiday Inn Express 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 Holiday Inn Express last inspected?
Holiday Inn Express was last inspected on 20 August 2019, more than 6 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 Holiday Inn Express?
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 Holiday Inn Express 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 Holiday Inn Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Holiday Inn Express 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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