Lotties Sweet Creams food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Canterbury City
Lotties Sweet Creams holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Lotties Sweet Creams was inspected on 5 August 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: 1 Horsebridge Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1AF
How this rating has changed
Lotties Sweet Creams was re-inspected on 5 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 August 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 Lotties Sweet Creams among the 1,156 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 | 1,156 | 78% | ← Lotties Sweet Creams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 118 | 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 Very 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 Lotties Sweet Creams 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 Lotties Sweet Creams, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Brown Delicatessen Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| A La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Keller Other catering premises | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2026 |
| Harbour News Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2023 |
| Harbour Street Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| HoneyKanes Ltd Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Farm & Harper Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Lotties Sweet Creams
What is Lotties Sweet Creams's food hygiene rating?
Lotties Sweet Creams has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 5 August 2026.
Is Lotties Sweet Creams 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lotties Sweet Creams last inspected?
Lotties Sweet Creams was last inspected on 5 August 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 Lotties Sweet Creams?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lotties Sweet Creams 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 Lotties Sweet Creams is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Lotties Sweet Creams 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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Lotties Sweet Creams is one of 287 rated food businesses in Whitstable. See every hygiene rating in Whitstable →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.canterbury.gov.uk
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