The Bay Deli food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Canterbury City
The Bay Deli holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 September 2024, 22 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: 3 High Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5LJ
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bay Deli sits behind roughly 1,160 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,160 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 13% | ← The Bay Deli | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Bay Deli 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 The Bay Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grapevine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Bar Eight Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Herne Bay Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Charlie's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Goody Ales Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Ice Cream Sundae Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Cain's Amusements Ltd Retailers - other | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
Questions about The Bay Deli
What is The Bay Deli's food hygiene rating?
The Bay Deli has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Canterbury City Council on 4 September 2024.
Is The Bay Deli safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bay Deli last inspected?
The Bay Deli was last inspected on 4 September 2024, 22 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 The Bay Deli?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bay Deli compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, while The Bay Deli holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Bay Deli 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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