The Laleham food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Canterbury City
The Laleham holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 July 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 117-121 Central Parade, Herne Bay, CT6 5JN
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts The Laleham 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% | ← The Laleham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Laleham 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 The Laleham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Goody Ales Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Ice Cream Sundae Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Grapevine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Bar Eight Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Herne Bay Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Cain's Amusements Ltd Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Candy Drip Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
Questions about The Laleham
What is The Laleham's food hygiene rating?
The Laleham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 10 July 2025.
Is The Laleham 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Laleham last inspected?
The Laleham was last inspected on 10 July 2025, 12 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 The Laleham?
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 The Laleham 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 The Laleham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Laleham 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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The Laleham is one of 277 rated food businesses in Herne Bay. See every hygiene rating in Herne Bay →
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