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Go Outdoors food hygiene rating

Retailers - other · Canterbury City

Go Outdoors 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 30 November 2023, more than 2 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: Units 1 To 3, 13 Maynard Road, Wincheap Industrial Estate, CT1 3RH

How it compares in Canterbury City

That puts Go Outdoors 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.

Every rated food business in Canterbury City
5 out of 5 1,160 78% ← Go Outdoors
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

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 Go Outdoors 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 Go Outdoors, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Chimera Climbing Centre Canterbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 216 yards away 5 - Very good 7 August 2023
Bon Bon Retailers - other 239 yards away 5 - Very good 9 April 2024
Carena Guest House Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 249 yards away 5 - Very good 1 September 2025
Cafe Solo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 348 yards away 5 - Very good 14 December 2023
B & M Stores Retailers - other 360 yards away 5 - Very good 3 December 2025
Brakepoint Wincheap Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 368 yards away 5 - Very good 6 October 2025
Big Boys Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 369 yards away 5 - Very good 6 July 2026
Clare Ellen Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 410 yards away 5 - Very good 19 August 2024

Questions about Go Outdoors

What is Go Outdoors's food hygiene rating?

Go Outdoors has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 30 November 2023.

Is Go Outdoors 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 Go Outdoors last inspected?

Go Outdoors was last inspected on 30 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 Go Outdoors?

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 Go Outdoors 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 Go Outdoors is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Canterbury City Council inspects Go Outdoors 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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