Lilys Social Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
Lilys Social Kitchen 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 26 September 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: 10 Guildhall Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2JQ
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Lilys Social Kitchen 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% | ← Lilys Social Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lilys Social Kitchen 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 Lilys Social Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Tails Cat Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Bare Bones Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Chuck And Blade Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Buenos Aires Nights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Chambers Of Canterbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Bakers + Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Canterbury Cathedral Shop Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Abode Canterbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about Lilys Social Kitchen
What is Lilys Social Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Lilys Social Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 26 September 2024.
Is Lilys Social Kitchen 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 Lilys Social Kitchen last inspected?
Lilys Social Kitchen was last inspected on 26 September 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 Lilys Social Kitchen?
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 Lilys Social Kitchen 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 Lilys Social Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Lilys Social Kitchen 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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