Blueprint Coffee food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
Blueprint Coffee 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 21 December 2023, more than 2 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: 4 Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Blueprint Coffee 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% | ← Blueprint Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Blueprint Coffee 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 Blueprint Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage Coffee Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Amedea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Castellum Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Inclusive Sport (After School Club) School/college/university | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Drift Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Holdens Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| British Legion Social Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2018 |
Questions about Blueprint Coffee
What is Blueprint Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Blueprint Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 21 December 2023.
Is Blueprint Coffee 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 Blueprint Coffee last inspected?
Blueprint Coffee was last inspected on 21 December 2023, more than 2 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 Blueprint Coffee?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blueprint Coffee 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 Blueprint Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Blueprint Coffee 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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