The Bat And Ball food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Canterbury City
The Bat And Ball holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 October 2024, 21 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: 163 Old Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3NX
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts The Bat And Ball 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% | ← The Bat And Ball | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Bat And Ball 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 Bat And Ball, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Youth Hostel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Beeches Caring Premises | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Barton Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
| Abbots Barton Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| 2gether Support Solutions Kitchens \& Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Canterbury City Centre Premier Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Canterbury Christ Church University, Sport And Active Health Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Ark Music, Coffee & Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
Questions about The Bat And Ball
What is The Bat And Ball's food hygiene rating?
The Bat And Ball has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 7 October 2024.
Is The Bat And Ball 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bat And Ball last inspected?
The Bat And Ball was last inspected on 7 October 2024, 21 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 Bat And Ball?
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 The Bat And Ball 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 The Bat And Ball is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Bat And Ball 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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