Lost Cargo at The Vapeistry food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Thanet
Lost Cargo at The Vapeistry 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 17 December 2024, 18 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: 94 Trinity Square, Margate, Kent, CT9 1QD
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Lost Cargo at The Vapeistry among the 1,413 places in Thanet holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,413 | 95% | ← Lost Cargo at The Vapeistry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Lost Cargo at The Vapeistry 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 Lost Cargo at The Vapeistry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bow's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Bottega Caruso, The Crown Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Barnacles Pub/bar/nightclub | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2015 |
| Bombo Doughnuts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Cafe Del Margs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Carolines Catering Other catering premises | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Charlie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Alexandria Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
Questions about Lost Cargo at The Vapeistry
What is Lost Cargo at The Vapeistry's food hygiene rating?
Lost Cargo at The Vapeistry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 17 December 2024.
Is Lost Cargo at The Vapeistry 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 Lost Cargo at The Vapeistry last inspected?
Lost Cargo at The Vapeistry was last inspected on 17 December 2024, 18 months 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 Lost Cargo at The Vapeistry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lost Cargo at The Vapeistry compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Lost Cargo at The Vapeistry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Lost Cargo at The Vapeistry 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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