Compass Group food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
Compass Group 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 22 January 2026, 5 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: Asda, Sturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1DG
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Compass Group 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% | ← Compass Group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Compass Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Food Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Best Kebab And Pizza Time Takeaway/sandwich shop | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2023 |
| Asian Food Market Retailers - other | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Booker Cash & Carry Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| 3 PWRR Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Caterlink - Parkside County Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| All Saints Church Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2017 |
| Busy Bees Canterbury Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about Compass Group
What is Compass Group's food hygiene rating?
Compass Group has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 22 January 2026.
Is Compass Group 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 Compass Group last inspected?
Compass Group was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
How does Compass Group 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 Compass Group is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Compass Group 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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