Lost Sheep Coffee Roastery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Canterbury City
Lost Sheep Coffee Roastery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 January 2026, 5 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: Unit 8, Oyster Bay, Estuary Close, CT5 2FF
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Lost Sheep Coffee Roastery among the 1,161 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 | 1,161 | 78% | ← Lost Sheep Coffee Roastery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 12% | ||
| 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 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 Lost Sheep Coffee Roastery 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 Lost Sheep Coffee Roastery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Marlin Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Family Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Hampton Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Caterlink @ Swalecliffe Community Primary School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Chestfield House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Briary Pre-School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Swalecliffe Community Primary School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Benatura Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
Questions about Lost Sheep Coffee Roastery
What is Lost Sheep Coffee Roastery's food hygiene rating?
Lost Sheep Coffee Roastery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 23 January 2026.
Is Lost Sheep Coffee Roastery 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lost Sheep Coffee Roastery last inspected?
Lost Sheep Coffee Roastery was last inspected on 23 January 2026, 5 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 Lost Sheep Coffee Roastery?
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 Lost Sheep Coffee Roastery compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and Lost Sheep Coffee Roastery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Lost Sheep Coffee Roastery 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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