The Cuban food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
The Cuban 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 4 February 2025, 17 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: 41B - 43 High Street, Canterbury, CT1 2RY
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts The Cuban 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% | ← The Cuban | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Cuban 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 The Cuban, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Canterbury Tails Cat Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Abode Canterbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Buenos Aires Nights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Chiya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Bird & Blend Tea Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Bakers + Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about The Cuban
What is The Cuban's food hygiene rating?
The Cuban has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 4 February 2025.
Is The Cuban 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 The Cuban last inspected?
The Cuban was last inspected on 4 February 2025, 17 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 The Cuban?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cuban 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 The Cuban is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Cuban 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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