Gingerbreads food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
Gingerbreads 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
This is a fresh result: Gingerbreads was inspected on 22 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 2 Stanley Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5SH
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Gingerbreads 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% | ← Gingerbreads | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Gingerbreads 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 Gingerbreads, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay Infants School School/college/university | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Herne Bay Junior School Breakfast And Afterschool Club Caring Premises | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Junior School Canteen School/college/university | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Hippodrome Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2023 |
| Hathats Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Christchurch Centre Caring Premises | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2018 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
Questions about Gingerbreads
What is Gingerbreads's food hygiene rating?
Gingerbreads has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 22 June 2026.
Is Gingerbreads 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 Gingerbreads last inspected?
Gingerbreads was last inspected on 22 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Gingerbreads?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gingerbreads 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 Gingerbreads is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Gingerbreads 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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