MFG Shell Whitstable food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Canterbury City
MFG Shell Whitstable holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 4 June 2025, 13 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: Chestfield Filling Station, Thanet Way, Whitstable, CT5 3JB
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so MFG Shell Whitstable sits behind roughly 1,160 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,160 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 13% | ← MFG Shell Whitstable | |
| 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 MFG Shell Whitstable 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 MFG Shell Whitstable, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Marlin Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Family Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Swalecliffe Community Primary School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Chestfield House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Swalecliffe Community Primary School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Emmas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Chestfield Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2015 |
| Chestfield Golf Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
Questions about MFG Shell Whitstable
What is MFG Shell Whitstable's food hygiene rating?
MFG Shell Whitstable has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Canterbury City Council on 4 June 2025.
Is MFG Shell Whitstable 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was MFG Shell Whitstable last inspected?
MFG Shell Whitstable was last inspected on 4 June 2025, 13 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 MFG Shell Whitstable?
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 MFG Shell Whitstable 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 MFG Shell Whitstable holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects MFG Shell Whitstable 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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