Best Fish And Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Canterbury City
Best Fish And Chips holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 February 2026, 5 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: 207 Tankerton Road, Whitstable, CT5 2AT
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Best Fish And Chips 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% | ← Best Fish And Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Best Fish And Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Community Health Foundation Trust Caring Premises | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Land And Sea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Lucky House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Kafeine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Gusto Giusto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Ales And Blooms Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Basil And Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
Questions about Best Fish And Chips
What is Best Fish And Chips's food hygiene rating?
Best Fish And Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Best Fish And Chips 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Best Fish And Chips last inspected?
Best Fish And Chips was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
How does Best Fish And Chips 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 Best Fish And Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Best Fish And Chips 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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