La Chiave food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
La Chiave 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 12 August 2024, 23 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: 24 William Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5EQ
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts La Chiave among the 1,160 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 | 1,160 | 78% | ← La Chiave | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 13% | ||
| 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 Very 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 La Chiave 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 La Chiave, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry's Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Ivy May Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| 9/10/2025Coconut Tree Noodle Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Cafe Latino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| East Kent Cancer Cafe And Drop In Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Herne Bay Constitutional Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Herne Bay Ex-Service Men's Club And Institution Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Herne Bay Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
Questions about La Chiave
What is La Chiave's food hygiene rating?
La Chiave has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 12 August 2024.
Is La Chiave 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 La Chiave last inspected?
La Chiave was last inspected on 12 August 2024, 23 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 La Chiave?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does La Chiave 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 La Chiave is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects La Chiave 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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