The Monument food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Canterbury City
The Monument holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 13 August 2025, 10 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: 37 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8BZ
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Monument 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% | ← The Monument | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Monument 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 The Monument, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyces Bakery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Acacia Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Canterbury Wine Mart Retailers - other | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| A La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Cafe Des Amis Du Mexique Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Bishops Finger Pub/bar/nightclub | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Canterbury Adult Short Break Unit Caring Premises | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Canterbury Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
Questions about The Monument
What is The Monument's food hygiene rating?
The Monument has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Canterbury City Council on 13 August 2025.
Is The Monument 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Monument last inspected?
The Monument was last inspected on 13 August 2025, 10 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 The Monument?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Monument 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 The Monument holds a 4. 185 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Monument 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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