Route 23 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
Route 23 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 21 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: Spring Lane Neighbourhood Centre, Sussex Avenue, Canterbury, CT1 1RT
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Route 23 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% | ← Route 23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Route 23 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 Route 23, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaucer House Care Home Caring Premises | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Beardy Baker Farmers/growers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Canterbury Christ Church University, Sport And Active Health Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Barton Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
| Canterbury Youth Hostel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Canterbury Golf Club Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Abbots Barton Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Canterbury City Centre Premier Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Route 23
What is Route 23's food hygiene rating?
Route 23 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 21 November 2023.
Is Route 23 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 Route 23 last inspected?
Route 23 was last inspected on 21 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 Route 23?
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 Route 23 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 Route 23 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Route 23 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 Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Route 23 and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
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