The Huntsman And Horn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Canterbury City
The Huntsman And Horn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 March 2025, 15 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: Huntsman And Horn, Margate Road, South of Thanet Way, CT6 7AF
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts The Huntsman And Horn 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% | ← The Huntsman And Horn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 121 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 165 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 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 The Huntsman And Horn 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 Huntsman And Horn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Goldfinch Nursery Caring Premises | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Dan Dans Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Broomfield Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Aspire Care And Education Services Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Beltinge Premier Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
Questions about The Huntsman And Horn
What is The Huntsman And Horn's food hygiene rating?
The Huntsman And Horn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 26 March 2025.
Is The Huntsman And Horn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Huntsman And Horn last inspected?
The Huntsman And Horn was last inspected on 26 March 2025, 15 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 Huntsman And Horn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Huntsman And Horn compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,484 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and The Huntsman And Horn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Huntsman And Horn 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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