Larkins Snack Bar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Canterbury City
Larkins Snack Bar 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
The rating dates from 18 September 2025, 9 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 Rugby Club, Reeves Way, Chestfield, CT5 3QS
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Larkins Snack Bar 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% | ← Larkins Snack Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Larkins Snack Bar 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 Larkins Snack Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Marlin Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Family Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Chestfield House Caring Premises | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Swalecliffe Community Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Swalecliffe Community Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Emmas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Hathats Coffee Company Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Chestfield Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2015 |
Questions about Larkins Snack Bar
What is Larkins Snack Bar's food hygiene rating?
Larkins Snack Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 18 September 2025.
Is Larkins Snack 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Larkins Snack Bar last inspected?
Larkins Snack Bar was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 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 Larkins Snack Bar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Larkins Snack Bar 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 Larkins Snack Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Larkins Snack 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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