Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Canterbury City
Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This rating dates from 6 May 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 99-101 High Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AY
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd sits behind roughly 1,346 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,160 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 8% | ← Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd 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 Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holdens Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Blueprint Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2023 |
| Garage Coffee Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Amedea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Castellum Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Inclusive Sport (After School Club) School/college/university | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Please Sir Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd
What is Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Canterbury City Council on 6 May 2025.
Is Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd last inspected?
Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd was last inspected on 6 May 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 Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, while Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd holds a 3. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd 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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