Chislet Bowls Club food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Canterbury City
Chislet Bowls Club 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 10 September 2025, 10 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: Association Bowls Club, The Avenue, Hersden, CT3 4HY
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Chislet Bowls Club among the 1,161 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 | 1,161 | 78% | ← Chislet Bowls Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 12% | ||
| 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 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 Chislet Bowls Club 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 Chislet Bowls Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hersden Community Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Chislet Colliery Welfare Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 85 yards away | Exempt | |
| Smashin Eats Mobile caterer | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Tina Rintoul Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2017 |
| Hersden Under 5's Project Caring Premises | 171 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 November 2024 |
| Sanctuary Care, Meadows View Care Home Caring Premises | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Chopsticks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2023 |
| The Avenue Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 March 2026 |
Questions about Chislet Bowls Club
What is Chislet Bowls Club's food hygiene rating?
Chislet Bowls Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 10 September 2025.
Is Chislet Bowls Club 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 Chislet Bowls Club last inspected?
Chislet Bowls Club was last inspected on 10 September 2025, 10 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 Chislet Bowls Club?
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 Chislet Bowls Club 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 Chislet Bowls Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Chislet Bowls Club 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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