The Twelve Taps food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Canterbury City
The Twelve Taps 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 9 May 2019, more than 7 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: 102 High Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AZ
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts The Twelve Taps among the 1,161 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 | 1,161 | 78% | ← The Twelve Taps | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 12% | ||
| 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 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 Twelve Taps 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 Twelve Taps, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holdens Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Blueprint Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2023 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Garage Coffee Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Please Sir Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Amedea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Castellum Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Farm & Harper Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about The Twelve Taps
What is The Twelve Taps's food hygiene rating?
The Twelve Taps has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 9 May 2019.
Is The Twelve Taps 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 Twelve Taps last inspected?
The Twelve Taps was last inspected on 9 May 2019, more than 7 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 The Twelve Taps?
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 Twelve Taps 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 The Twelve Taps is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Twelve Taps 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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