The Copper Pottle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Canterbury City
The Copper Pottle holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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
The rating dates from 12 August 2015, more than 10 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: 84 Reculver Road, Herne Bay, CT6 6ND
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Copper Pottle sits behind roughly 1,346 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,161 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 8% | ← The Copper Pottle | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Copper Pottle 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 Copper Pottle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beltinge Premier Retailers - other | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Kent Community Health Foundation Trust Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Aspire Care And Education Services Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Broomfield Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Extra Scoops Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Dan Dans Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
Questions about The Copper Pottle
What is The Copper Pottle's food hygiene rating?
The Copper Pottle has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Canterbury City Council on 12 August 2015.
Is The Copper Pottle safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 The Copper Pottle last inspected?
The Copper Pottle was last inspected on 12 August 2015, more than 10 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 The Copper Pottle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Copper Pottle 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 The Copper Pottle holds a 3. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Copper Pottle 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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