Bouncing Barrel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Canterbury City
Bouncing Barrel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 March 2024, more than 2 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: 20 Bank Street, Herne Bay, CT6 5EA
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Bouncing Barrel 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% | ← Bouncing Barrel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Bouncing Barrel 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 Bouncing Barrel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Wines Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Boyces Bakery Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Britannia Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| A Casa Mia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Cacao Atelier Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| East Kent Cancer Cafe And Drop In Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Ivy May Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Cafe Latino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about Bouncing Barrel
What is Bouncing Barrel's food hygiene rating?
Bouncing Barrel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 8 March 2024.
Is Bouncing Barrel 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bouncing Barrel last inspected?
Bouncing Barrel was last inspected on 8 March 2024, more than 2 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 Bouncing Barrel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Bouncing Barrel 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 Bouncing Barrel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Bouncing Barrel 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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