Co-op Food-Eddington Thanet Way food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Canterbury City
Co-op Food-Eddington Thanet Way holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Co-op Food-Eddington Thanet Way was inspected on 10 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Canterbury City score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Canterbury City ratings →
Address: Unit 1, 83 Braid Drive, Herne Bay, CT6 5DZ
How this rating has changed
Co-op Food-Eddington Thanet Way was re-inspected on 10 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Co-op Food-Eddington Thanet Way among the 1,155 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 | 1,155 | 78% | ← Co-op Food-Eddington Thanet Way | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 119 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <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 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 Co-op Food-Eddington Thanet Way 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 Co-op Food-Eddington Thanet Way, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Place Caring Premises | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2026 |
| Herne Bay Hockey Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Herne Bay Sports Hub Other catering premises | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2021 |
| Herne Bay Tennis Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| HMT Care Limited Caring Premises | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Beaver Lodge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| Demonik House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2026 |
| HatHats Coffee Company Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
Questions about Co-op Food-Eddington Thanet Way
What is Co-op Food-Eddington Thanet Way's food hygiene rating?
Co-op Food-Eddington Thanet Way has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 10 July 2026.
Is Co-op Food-Eddington Thanet Way 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Co-op Food-Eddington Thanet Way last inspected?
Co-op Food-Eddington Thanet Way was last inspected on 10 July 2026, a month 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 Co-op Food-Eddington Thanet Way?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Co-op Food-Eddington Thanet Way compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and Co-op Food-Eddington Thanet Way is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Co-op Food-Eddington Thanet Way 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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Understanding this rating
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Co-op Food-Eddington Thanet Way is one of 278 rated food businesses in Herne Bay. See every hygiene rating in Herne Bay →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.canterbury.gov.uk
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