Saint Johns Methodist Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Canterbury City
Saint Johns Methodist Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 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: Argyle Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1JS
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Saint Johns Methodist Church 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% | ← Saint Johns Methodist Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Saint Johns Methodist Church 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 Saint Johns Methodist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage Coffee Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Blueprint Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2023 |
| Holdens Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Inclusive Sport (After School Club) School/college/university | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Amedea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Castellum Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
Questions about Saint Johns Methodist Church
What is Saint Johns Methodist Church's food hygiene rating?
Saint Johns Methodist Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 13 August 2024.
Is Saint Johns Methodist Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Saint Johns Methodist Church last inspected?
Saint Johns Methodist Church was last inspected on 13 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 Saint Johns Methodist Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Saint Johns Methodist Church 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 Saint Johns Methodist Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Saint Johns Methodist Church 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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