Three Tuns food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Canterbury City
Three Tuns 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 10 March 2026, 4 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: 24 Watling Street, Canterbury, CT1 2UD
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Three Tuns 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% | ← Three Tuns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Three Tuns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Canterbury Bakery Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Balkan Food Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Bills Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Cafe W Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| 101 Taiwanese Food Mobile caterer | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Bubbleology Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Auntie Annes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
Questions about Three Tuns
What is Three Tuns's food hygiene rating?
Three Tuns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Three Tuns 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 Three Tuns last inspected?
Three Tuns was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
How does Three Tuns 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 Three Tuns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Three Tuns 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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