ARK Cliftonville's Cultural Space food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Thanet
ARK Cliftonville's Cultural Space holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Ark Cliftonville's Cultural Space Synagogue, Albion Road, Margate, CT9 2HE
How it compares in Thanet
That puts ARK Cliftonville's Cultural Space among the 1,413 places in Thanet holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,413 | 95% | ← ARK Cliftonville's Cultural Space | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 75 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 ARK Cliftonville's Cultural Space 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 ARK Cliftonville's Cultural Space, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Bottega Bodega, Bar Nicoletta Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Brightstart Nursery Caring Premises | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Avenues Care Centre Caring Premises | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Cafe Kussan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Batchelors Patisserie Retailers - other | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Bugsy's Bowling Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2024 |
| Ashcroft House Caring Premises | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about ARK Cliftonville's Cultural Space
What is ARK Cliftonville's Cultural Space's food hygiene rating?
ARK Cliftonville's Cultural Space has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 22 October 2025.
Is ARK Cliftonville's Cultural Space 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was ARK Cliftonville's Cultural Space last inspected?
ARK Cliftonville's Cultural Space was last inspected on 22 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thanet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at ARK Cliftonville's Cultural Space?
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 ARK Cliftonville's Cultural Space compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and ARK Cliftonville's Cultural Space is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects ARK Cliftonville's Cultural Space 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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