Richmond Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Canterbury City
Richmond Service Station holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 3 January 2024, 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: High Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5LQ
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Richmond Service Station sits behind roughly 1,161 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,161 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 12% | ← Richmond Service Station | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Richmond Service Station 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 Richmond Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cacao Atelier Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Flips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Boyces Bakery Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Bouncing Barrel Pub/bar/nightclub | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Bay Wines Retailers - other | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Herne Bay Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2016 |
| Britannia Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| A Casa Mia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about Richmond Service Station
What is Richmond Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Richmond Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Canterbury City Council on 3 January 2024.
Is Richmond Service Station 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Richmond Service Station last inspected?
Richmond Service Station was last inspected on 3 January 2024, 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 Richmond Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Richmond Service Station 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 Richmond Service Station holds a 4. 185 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Richmond Service Station 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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