The Cooks Tale & Bombay Cooks food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Canterbury City
The Cooks Tale & Bombay Cooks holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Cooks Tale & Bombay Cooks was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 14-15 Beer Cart Lane, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2NY
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts The Cooks Tale & Bombay Cooks 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 Cooks Tale & Bombay Cooks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cooks Tale & Bombay Cooks 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 Cooks Tale & Bombay Cooks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Abode Canterbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Canterbury Bakery Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Balkan Food Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Chiya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Cafe W Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Bakers + Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Canterbury Tails Cat Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about The Cooks Tale & Bombay Cooks
What is The Cooks Tale & Bombay Cooks's food hygiene rating?
The Cooks Tale & Bombay Cooks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 12 June 2026.
Is The Cooks Tale & Bombay Cooks 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cooks Tale & Bombay Cooks last inspected?
The Cooks Tale & Bombay Cooks was last inspected on 12 June 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 The Cooks Tale & Bombay Cooks?
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 Cooks Tale & Bombay Cooks 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 Cooks Tale & Bombay Cooks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Cooks Tale & Bombay Cooks 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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