Oaten Hill Local Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Canterbury City
Oaten Hill Local Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 31-32 Oaten Hill, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3HZ
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Oaten Hill Local Express 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% | ← Oaten Hill Local Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Oaten Hill Local Express 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 Oaten Hill Local Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Music, Coffee & Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Canterbury City Centre Premier Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Augustine House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| 7 Longport Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Burgate Express Retailers - other | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Auntie Annes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
Questions about Oaten Hill Local Express
What is Oaten Hill Local Express's food hygiene rating?
Oaten Hill Local Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Oaten Hill Local Express 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oaten Hill Local Express last inspected?
Oaten Hill Local Express was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 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 Oaten Hill Local Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Oaten Hill Local Express 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 Oaten Hill Local Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Oaten Hill Local Express 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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