Keith's Coffee Hut food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
Keith's Coffee Hut 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 4 April 2025, 15 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: 3-4 Sea Wall, Whitstable, CT5 1BX
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Keith's Coffee Hut 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% | ← Keith's Coffee Hut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Keith's Coffee Hut, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porto Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Good Feathers Whitstable Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Gelataria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Harbour Street Tapas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| HoneyKanes Ltd Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Harbour Street Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Battered Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
Questions about Keith's Coffee Hut
What is Keith's Coffee Hut's food hygiene rating?
Keith's Coffee Hut has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 4 April 2025.
Is Keith's Coffee Hut 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 Keith's Coffee Hut last inspected?
Keith's Coffee Hut was last inspected on 4 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
How does Keith's Coffee Hut 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 Keith's Coffee Hut is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Keith's Coffee Hut 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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