The Hampton Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Canterbury City
The Hampton Inn 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 1 September 2025, 10 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: 72 Western Esplanade, Herne Bay, CT6 8DL
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts The Hampton Inn 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 Hampton Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Hampton Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2009 |
| Harbour Homes UK Ltd Caring Premises | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Hampton Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Hampton Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Hampton Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Benatura Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Double R Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
Questions about The Hampton Inn
What is The Hampton Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Hampton Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 1 September 2025.
Is The Hampton Inn 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 Hampton Inn last inspected?
The Hampton Inn was last inspected on 1 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
How does The Hampton Inn 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 Hampton Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Hampton Inn 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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Understanding this rating
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The Hampton Inn is one of 277 rated food businesses in Herne Bay. See every hygiene rating in Herne Bay →
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