Bottlebrush Ferments food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Thanet
Bottlebrush Ferments 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
The rating dates from 8 February 2023, more than 3 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: 120 Maple Leaf Business Park, Minster, Kent, CT12 5GY
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Bottlebrush Ferments among the 1,413 places in Thanet holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,413 | 95% | ← Bottlebrush Ferments | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 75 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 Very 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 Bottlebrush Ferments 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 Bottlebrush Ferments, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| C&R Snacking Limited Distributors/Transporters | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Crumble Cups Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Express by Holiday Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Fire Starter Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
Questions about Bottlebrush Ferments
What is Bottlebrush Ferments's food hygiene rating?
Bottlebrush Ferments has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 8 February 2023.
Is Bottlebrush Ferments 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 Bottlebrush Ferments last inspected?
Bottlebrush Ferments was last inspected on 8 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thanet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bottlebrush Ferments?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bottlebrush Ferments compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Bottlebrush Ferments is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Bottlebrush Ferments 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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