Touchdown Cafe food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Canterbury City
Touchdown Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Touchdown Cafe was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Canterbury Christchurch University College, North Holmes Road, Canterbury, CT1 1QU
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Touchdown Cafe 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% | ← Touchdown Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Touchdown Cafe 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 Touchdown Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Students Union Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Canterbury Christchurch University Food Hall School/college/university | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Canterbury Day Nursery Caring Premises | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Bovan Creek Ltd Caring Premises | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| 7 Longport Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Chums Social Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Amalis Caffè Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| All Saints Church Other catering premises | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2017 |
Questions about Touchdown Cafe
What is Touchdown Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Touchdown Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Touchdown Cafe 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Touchdown Cafe last inspected?
Touchdown Cafe was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month 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 Touchdown Cafe?
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 Touchdown Cafe 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 Touchdown Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Touchdown Cafe 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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