Hampton Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Canterbury City
Hampton Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 December 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: 101 Hampton Pier Avenue, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8DY
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Hampton Store among the 1,160 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 | 1,160 | 78% | ← Hampton Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 13% | ||
| 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 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 Hampton Store 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 Hampton Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benatura Ltd Retailers - other | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Hampton Primary School School/college/university | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Hampton Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Greenhill Senior Citizens Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2009 |
| Harbour Homes UK Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Briary School Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Archwrights Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2009 |
Questions about Hampton Store
What is Hampton Store's food hygiene rating?
Hampton Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 12 December 2023.
Is Hampton Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hampton Store last inspected?
Hampton Store was last inspected on 12 December 2023, more than 2 years 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 Hampton Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hampton Store 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 Hampton Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Hampton Store 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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