Le Lotus food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
Le Lotus holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 May 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: 12 St Peters Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2AT
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Le Lotus 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% | ← Le Lotus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Le Lotus 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 Le Lotus, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Bakers + Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Chiya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Caterlink - St Peters Methodist Primary School School/college/university | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Abode Canterbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Cafe Du Soleil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Bengal Mart Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| A.T. Patisserie Farmers/growers | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about Le Lotus
What is Le Lotus's food hygiene rating?
Le Lotus has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 23 May 2024.
Is Le Lotus 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Le Lotus last inspected?
Le Lotus was last inspected on 23 May 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 Le Lotus?
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 Le Lotus 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 Le Lotus is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Le Lotus 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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