Greenhills King Cod food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Canterbury City
Greenhills King Cod holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 23 July 2025, 11 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: 2 Poplar Drive, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7PX
How it compares in Canterbury City
A 2 is rare: only 14 of 1,484 rated places in Canterbury City score this low, about one in 106. By contrast 78% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,160 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 121 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ← Greenhills King Cod | |
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 165 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Greenhills King Cod the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Greenhills King Cod, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briary School Club School/college/university | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Herne Bay High School School/college/university | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Double R Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Hampton Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Coast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Benatura Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Greenhill Senior Citizens Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2009 |
Questions about Greenhills King Cod
What is Greenhills King Cod's food hygiene rating?
Greenhills King Cod has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Canterbury City Council on 23 July 2025.
Is Greenhills King Cod safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Greenhills King Cod last inspected?
Greenhills King Cod was last inspected on 23 July 2025, 11 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 Greenhills King Cod?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Greenhills King Cod compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,484 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, while Greenhills King Cod holds a 2. 14 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Greenhills King Cod 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Canterbury City, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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