The Granville food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Canterbury City
The Granville holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This rating dates from 2 September 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Faussett Hill, Lower Hardres, Canterbury, CT4 7AL
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Granville sits behind roughly 1,346 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,160 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 121 | 8% | ← The Granville | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Granville 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 Granville, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2gether Support Solutions Kitchens \& Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Coffee Pod Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Beeches Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Caterlink - Orchard School School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Cafe Solo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Barton Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
| Carena Guest House Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
Questions about The Granville
What is The Granville's food hygiene rating?
The Granville has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Canterbury City Council on 2 September 2025.
Is The Granville safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Granville last inspected?
The Granville was last inspected on 2 September 2025, 10 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 Granville?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Granville 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 The Granville holds a 3. 121 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Granville 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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