Fresh Quality Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Thanet
Fresh Quality Foods holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 17 June 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: 106 Northdown Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 2RE
How it compares in Thanet
A 2 is rare: only 3 of 1,480 rated places in Thanet score this low, about one in 493. By contrast 95% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,413 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ← Fresh Quality Foods | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Fresh Quality Foods the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Fresh Quality Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashcroft House Caring Premises | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| 101 Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Bottega Bodega, Bar Nicoletta Pub/bar/nightclub | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Brightstart Nursery Caring Premises | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Bugsy's Bowling Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2023 |
| Bar Nothing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2022 |
| ARK Cliftonville's Cultural Space Other catering premises | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Fresh Quality Foods
What is Fresh Quality Foods's food hygiene rating?
Fresh Quality Foods has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Thanet Council on 17 June 2024.
Is Fresh Quality Foods safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Fresh Quality Foods last inspected?
Fresh Quality Foods was last inspected on 17 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Fresh Quality Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fresh Quality Foods compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, while Fresh Quality Foods holds a 2. 3 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Fresh Quality Foods 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Thanet, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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