Aqua Shellfish food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Canterbury City
Aqua Shellfish holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 29 August 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Hut 7 Harbour Market, South Quay Whitstable Harbour, Harbour Street, CT5 1AB
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Aqua Shellfish 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% | ← Aqua Shellfish | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Aqua Shellfish 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 Aqua Shellfish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collins & Co Fruit, And Veg Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Crabworks Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Harbour Grind Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Food Of Thailand Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Canterbury & District Indoor Bowling Association Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Pollys Pies Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| HatHats Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Battered Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
Questions about Aqua Shellfish
What is Aqua Shellfish's food hygiene rating?
Aqua Shellfish has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Canterbury City Council on 29 August 2024.
Is Aqua Shellfish 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Aqua Shellfish last inspected?
Aqua Shellfish was last inspected on 29 August 2024, 22 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 Aqua Shellfish?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Aqua Shellfish 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 Aqua Shellfish holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Aqua Shellfish 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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