The Sandwich Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Canterbury City
The Sandwich Bar 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 18 May 2026, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 41 St Margaret's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2TY
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Sandwich Bar 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% | ← The Sandwich Bar | |
| 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 The Sandwich Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Canterbury Bakery Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Cafe W Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Balkan Food Retailers - other | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Bills Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Bubbleology Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| 101 Taiwanese Food Mobile caterer | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Bird & Blend Tea Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
Questions about The Sandwich Bar
What is The Sandwich Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Sandwich Bar has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Canterbury City Council on 18 May 2026.
Is The Sandwich Bar 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 The Sandwich Bar last inspected?
The Sandwich Bar was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
How does The Sandwich Bar 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 Sandwich Bar holds a 3. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Sandwich Bar 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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