Goody Ales food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Canterbury City
Goody Ales holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 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: Hut 31, Herne Bay Pier, Central Parade, CT6 5JN
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Goody Ales 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% | ← Goody Ales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 13% | ||
| 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 Goody Ales 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 Goody Ales, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Cream Sundae Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Charlie's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Grapevine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Herne Bay Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Bar Eight Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Candy Drip Retailers - other | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Cain's Amusements Ltd Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Aqua Bay Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
Questions about Goody Ales
What is Goody Ales's food hygiene rating?
Goody Ales has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 8 July 2025.
Is Goody Ales 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Goody Ales last inspected?
Goody Ales was last inspected on 8 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 Goody Ales?
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 Goody Ales 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 Goody Ales is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Goody Ales 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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