Discovery Catering food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
Discovery Catering holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 January 2018, more than 8 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: Westgate Hall, Westgate Hall Road, Canterbury, CT1 2BT
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Discovery Catering sits behind roughly 1,160 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,160 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 13% | ← Discovery Catering | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Discovery Catering 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 Discovery Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Du Soleil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Bakers + Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Caterlink - St Peters Methodist Primary School School/college/university | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Chiya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Bishops Finger Pub/bar/nightclub | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| A La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Abode Canterbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about Discovery Catering
What is Discovery Catering's food hygiene rating?
Discovery Catering has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Canterbury City Council on 30 January 2018.
Is Discovery Catering safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Discovery Catering last inspected?
Discovery Catering was last inspected on 30 January 2018, more than 8 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 Discovery Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Discovery Catering compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,484 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, while Discovery Catering holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Discovery Catering 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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