Dane Park Kiosk food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Thanet
Dane Park Kiosk holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Catering Kiosk, Dane Park, Margate, CT9 2AA
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Dane Park Kiosk 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% | ← Dane Park Kiosk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dane Park Kiosk 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 Dane Park Kiosk, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashcroft House Caring Premises | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Bottega Bodega, Bar Nicoletta Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Brightstart Nursery Caring Premises | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| 101 Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2023 |
| Aquarius Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Bombo Doughnuts Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Bar Nothing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2022 |
Questions about Dane Park Kiosk
What is Dane Park Kiosk's food hygiene rating?
Dane Park Kiosk has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 4 September 2023.
Is Dane Park Kiosk 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dane Park Kiosk last inspected?
Dane Park Kiosk was last inspected on 4 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 Dane Park Kiosk?
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 Dane Park Kiosk compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Dane Park Kiosk is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Dane Park Kiosk 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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