Windchimes Resource Centre food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Canterbury City
Windchimes Resource Centre 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 11 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Windchimes, Reynolds Close, Herne Bay, CT6 6DS
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Windchimes Resource Centre among the 1,160 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 | 1,160 | 78% | ← Windchimes Resource Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 121 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 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 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 Windchimes Resource Centre 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 Windchimes Resource Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Community Health Foundation Trust Caring Premises | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Herne Bay Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Aspire Care And Education Services Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Extra Scoops Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Herne Bay Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2016 |
| Cacao Atelier Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Flips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Herne Bay Infants School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
Questions about Windchimes Resource Centre
What is Windchimes Resource Centre's food hygiene rating?
Windchimes Resource Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 11 June 2024.
Is Windchimes Resource Centre 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 Windchimes Resource Centre last inspected?
Windchimes Resource Centre was last inspected on 11 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Windchimes Resource Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Windchimes Resource Centre compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,484 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and Windchimes Resource Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Windchimes Resource Centre 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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