Cooks Club food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
Cooks Club 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 8 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Elham Valley Vineyard, Elham Valley Road, Barham, CT4 6LN
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Cooks Club among the 1,160 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 | 1,160 | 78% | ← Cooks Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 121 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 165 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 Good
- 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 Cooks Club 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 Cooks Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley House Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| The Vineyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 14 May 2026 |
| Jackdaw Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Half Way House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Broome Park Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Heart's Delight Farm Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Barham Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2009 |
| Barham Village Store Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
Questions about Cooks Club
What is Cooks Club's food hygiene rating?
Cooks Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 8 August 2024.
Is Cooks Club 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 Cooks Club last inspected?
Cooks Club was last inspected on 8 August 2024, 23 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 Cooks Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cooks Club compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,484 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and Cooks Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Cooks Club 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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