Hippodrome food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
Hippodrome 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 3 November 2023, 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: Kings Road, Herne Bay, CT6 5BQ
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Hippodrome 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% | ← Hippodrome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Hippodrome 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 Hippodrome, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hathats Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Gingerbreads Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Herne Bay Infants School School/college/university | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Herne Bay Junior School Breakfast And Afterschool Club Caring Premises | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Christchurch Centre Caring Premises | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2018 |
| Black Anchor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about Hippodrome
What is Hippodrome's food hygiene rating?
Hippodrome has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 3 November 2023.
Is Hippodrome 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 Hippodrome last inspected?
Hippodrome was last inspected on 3 November 2023, 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 Hippodrome?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Hippodrome 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 Hippodrome is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Hippodrome 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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