Hathats Coffee Company food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
Hathats Coffee Company holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 May 2025, 14 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: Herne Bay Leisure Centre, William Street, Herne Bay, CT6 5NX
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Hathats Coffee Company 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% | ← Hathats Coffee Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 121 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 165 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hathats Coffee Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Centre Caring Premises | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2018 |
| Hippodrome Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2023 |
| Herne Bay Ex-Service Men's Club And Institution Pub/bar/nightclub | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Gingerbreads Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Black Anchor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Herne Bay Infants School School/college/university | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Herne Bay Junior School Breakfast And Afterschool Club Caring Premises | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
Questions about Hathats Coffee Company
What is Hathats Coffee Company's food hygiene rating?
Hathats Coffee Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 6 May 2025.
Is Hathats Coffee Company 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hathats Coffee Company last inspected?
Hathats Coffee Company was last inspected on 6 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
How does Hathats Coffee Company compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,484 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and Hathats Coffee Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Hathats Coffee Company 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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