The Mooring food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
The Mooring 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 13 March 2026, 3 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: Water Lane Cafe, Water Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2NQ
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts The Mooring 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 Mooring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Mooring 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 The Mooring, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abode Canterbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Canterbury Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Caterlink - St Peters Methodist Primary School School/college/university | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Chiya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Balkan Food Retailers - other | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Bakers + Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Canterbury Bakery Retailers - other | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about The Mooring
What is The Mooring's food hygiene rating?
The Mooring has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 13 March 2026.
Is The Mooring 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 The Mooring last inspected?
The Mooring was last inspected on 13 March 2026, 3 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 The Mooring?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Mooring 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 Mooring is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Mooring 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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