The Duke William food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Canterbury City
The Duke William holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 February 2026, 5 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: The Street, Ickham, Canterbury, CT3 1QP
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts The Duke William 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% | ← The Duke William | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Duke William 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 Duke William, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tor Spa Retreat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 October 2025 |
| Wickhambreaux School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 November 2022 |
| Wickhambreaux Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Rose Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 October 2025 |
| The Quaives Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Littlebourne Ladybird Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Whole School Meals CIC-Littlebourne Church Of England Primar School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 July 2025 |
| The Ivy Barn Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
Questions about The Duke William
What is The Duke William's food hygiene rating?
The Duke William has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 10 February 2026.
Is The Duke William 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Duke William last inspected?
The Duke William was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 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 Duke William?
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 Duke William 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 The Duke William is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Duke William 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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