Black Kite Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
Black Kite Cafe 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 March 2026, 3 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: Unit 4C, Sparrow Way, Lakesview International Business Pa, CT3 4JH
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Black Kite Cafe 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% | ← Black Kite Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Black Kite Cafe 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 Black Kite Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bocadillos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 May 2025 |
| The Sinful Slice Mobile caterer | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Dani Organic Foods Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 266 yards away | Exempt | |
| Chislet Brewery \& Tap Room Farmers/growers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| The Avenue Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 March 2026 |
| Chopsticks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2023 |
| Tina Rintoul Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2017 |
| Hersden Under 5's Project Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about Black Kite Cafe
What is Black Kite Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Black Kite Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 26 March 2026.
Is Black Kite Cafe 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 Black Kite Cafe last inspected?
Black Kite Cafe was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 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 Black Kite Cafe?
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 Black Kite Cafe 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 Black Kite Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Black Kite Cafe 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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