The Bubble food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
The Bubble 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 18 November 2024, 19 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: Bubble Cafe, Beach Walk, Whitstable, CT5 2BP
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts The Bubble 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% | ← The Bubble | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Bubble 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 The Bubble, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFA Bowling Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Just Mart Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Collins & Co Fruit, And Veg Retailers - other | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Crabworks Retailers - other | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Harbour Grind Takeaway/sandwich shop | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Food Of Thailand Takeaway/sandwich shop | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Canterbury & District Indoor Bowling Association Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Pollys Pies Retailers - other | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about The Bubble
What is The Bubble's food hygiene rating?
The Bubble has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 18 November 2024.
Is The Bubble 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 The Bubble last inspected?
The Bubble was last inspected on 18 November 2024, 19 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 The Bubble?
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 The Bubble 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 The Bubble is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Bubble 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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Understanding this rating
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