Forts Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Thanet
Forts Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Forts Cafe was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 8 Cliff Terrace, Margate, Kent, CT9 1RU
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Forts Cafe among the 1,413 places in Thanet holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,413 | 95% | ← Forts Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 75 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 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 Forts Cafe 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 Forts Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Nothing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2022 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2023 |
| Bay Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Bugsy's Bowling Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2024 |
| Ashcroft House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| 101 Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Barnacles Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2015 |
| Bombo Doughnuts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
Questions about Forts Cafe
What is Forts Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Forts Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Forts Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Forts Cafe last inspected?
Forts Cafe was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thanet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Forts Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Forts Cafe compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Forts Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Forts Cafe 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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