New Far East food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Canterbury City
New Far East 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 16 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 1 Edward Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1UH
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so New Far East sits behind roughly 1,161 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,161 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 12% | ← New Far East | |
| 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.
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 New Far East 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 New Far East, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury City Centre Premier Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| 7 Longport Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Amalis Caffè Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Canterbury Christ Church University, Sport And Active Health Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Burgate Express Retailers - other | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Ark Music, Coffee & Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Bovan Creek Ltd Caring Premises | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Canterbury Lane Convenience Store Retailers - other | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
Questions about New Far East
What is New Far East's food hygiene rating?
New Far East has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Canterbury City Council on 16 September 2024.
Is New Far East 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 New Far East last inspected?
New Far East was last inspected on 16 September 2024, 21 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 New Far East?
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 New Far East compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, while New Far East holds a 4. 185 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects New Far East 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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