Blue Marlin Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Canterbury City
Blue Marlin Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 February 2026, 5 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: 1A St John's Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2QT
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Blue Marlin Fish Bar 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% | ← Blue Marlin Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Blue Marlin Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Swalecliffe Community Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Swalecliffe Community Primary School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Chestfield House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Emmas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Chestfield Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2015 |
| Chestfield Golf Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Best Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about Blue Marlin Fish Bar
What is Blue Marlin Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Blue Marlin Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Blue Marlin Fish Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blue Marlin Fish Bar last inspected?
Blue Marlin Fish Bar was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
How does Blue Marlin Fish Bar 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 Blue Marlin Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Blue Marlin Fish Bar 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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