The Sun Hotel Ltd T/A El Sol food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Canterbury City
The Sun Hotel Ltd T/A El Sol holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 July 2024, 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: 7 Sun Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2HX
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts The Sun Hotel Ltd T/A El Sol among the 1,161 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 | 1,161 | 78% | ← The Sun Hotel Ltd T/A El Sol | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 12% | ||
| 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 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 Sun Hotel Ltd T/A El Sol 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 Sun Hotel Ltd T/A El Sol, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell & Crown Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Allsorts Of Sweet Canterbury Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Cafe Turquoise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Barakat Food Centre Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
| Bengal Mart Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| A.T. Patisserie Farmers/growers | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Chambers Of Canterbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Bare Bones Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about The Sun Hotel Ltd T/A El Sol
What is The Sun Hotel Ltd T/A El Sol's food hygiene rating?
The Sun Hotel Ltd T/A El Sol has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 11 July 2024.
Is The Sun Hotel Ltd T/A El Sol 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sun Hotel Ltd T/A El Sol last inspected?
The Sun Hotel Ltd T/A El Sol was last inspected on 11 July 2024, 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 The Sun Hotel Ltd T/A El Sol?
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 Sun Hotel Ltd T/A El Sol 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 The Sun Hotel Ltd T/A El Sol is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Sun Hotel Ltd T/A El Sol 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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