The Sea Farmers Dive At The Barrel Store food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Canterbury City
The Sea Farmers Dive At The Barrel Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 February 2026, 4 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: Whitstable Oyster Fisheries Company, Horsebridge Road, Whitstable, CT5 1BU
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Sea Farmers Dive At The Barrel Store sits behind roughly 1,160 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,160 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 13% | ← The Sea Farmers Dive At The Barrel Store | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Sea Farmers Dive At The Barrel Store 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 The Sea Farmers Dive At The Barrel Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lazy Lobster Pub/bar/nightclub | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Harbour Street Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| HoneyKanes Ltd Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Lotties Sweet Creams Manufacturers/packers | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Gelataria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Harbour News Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2023 |
| Harbour Street Tapas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| David Brown Delicatessen Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
Questions about The Sea Farmers Dive At The Barrel Store
What is The Sea Farmers Dive At The Barrel Store's food hygiene rating?
The Sea Farmers Dive At The Barrel Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Canterbury City Council on 18 February 2026.
Is The Sea Farmers Dive At The Barrel Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sea Farmers Dive At The Barrel Store last inspected?
The Sea Farmers Dive At The Barrel Store was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 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 The Sea Farmers Dive At The Barrel Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sea Farmers Dive At The Barrel Store 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 The Sea Farmers Dive At The Barrel Store holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Sea Farmers Dive At The Barrel Store 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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