Harrier Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Canterbury City
Harrier Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 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: Thanet Way, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 3FS
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Harrier Lodge 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% | ← Harrier Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Harrier Lodge 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 Harrier Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Friends Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Maylands Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Oyster Bay After School & Breakfast Clubs Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Oyster Bay Catering At Joy Lane Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Bluebells Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Harrier Lodge
What is Harrier Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Harrier Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 19 November 2025.
Is Harrier Lodge 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harrier Lodge last inspected?
Harrier Lodge was last inspected on 19 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 Harrier Lodge?
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 Harrier Lodge 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 Harrier Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Harrier Lodge 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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