49 Mortimer Street food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
49 Mortimer Street 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 17 November 2025, 7 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: Herne Bay, CT6 5PN
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts 49 Mortimer Street 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% | ← 49 Mortimer Street | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 49 Mortimer Street 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 49 Mortimer Street, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Herne Bay Constitutional Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Beaute Lab Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Deans Plaice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Black Anchor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Harry's Pub/bar/nightclub | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| A La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Benecare Ltd Ocean Lodge Caring Premises | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about 49 Mortimer Street
What is 49 Mortimer Street's food hygiene rating?
49 Mortimer Street has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 17 November 2025.
Is 49 Mortimer Street 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 49 Mortimer Street last inspected?
49 Mortimer Street was last inspected on 17 November 2025, 7 months 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 49 Mortimer Street?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 49 Mortimer Street 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 49 Mortimer Street is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects 49 Mortimer Street 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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