Kent Union Co - Op food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Canterbury City
Kent Union Co - Op holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Kent Union Co - Op was inspected on 8 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Essentials, Locke Building, University Road, CT2 7UG
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Kent Union Co - Op 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% | ← Kent Union Co - Op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Kent Union Co - Op 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 Kent Union Co - Op, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Bean Inspired Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Canterbury Adult Short Break Unit Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Blean After-School Club School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2018 |
| Acacia Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Boyces Bakery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Canterbury Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
Questions about Kent Union Co - Op
What is Kent Union Co - Op's food hygiene rating?
Kent Union Co - Op has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 8 June 2026.
Is Kent Union Co - Op 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kent Union Co - Op last inspected?
Kent Union Co - Op was last inspected on 8 June 2026, a month 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 Kent Union Co - Op?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Kent Union Co - Op 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 Kent Union Co - Op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Kent Union Co - Op 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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