The Kitchen Whitstable food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
The Kitchen Whitstable 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 25 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: 26 High Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1BQ
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts The Kitchen Whitstable 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 Kitchen Whitstable | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Kitchen Whitstable 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 Kitchen Whitstable, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| A La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Farm & Harper Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| David Brown Delicatessen Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Please Sir Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Lotties Sweet Creams Manufacturers/packers | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Lazy Lobster Pub/bar/nightclub | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
Questions about The Kitchen Whitstable
What is The Kitchen Whitstable's food hygiene rating?
The Kitchen Whitstable has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 25 November 2024.
Is The Kitchen Whitstable 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 Kitchen Whitstable last inspected?
The Kitchen Whitstable was last inspected on 25 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 Kitchen Whitstable?
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 Kitchen Whitstable 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 Kitchen Whitstable is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Kitchen Whitstable 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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