The Meadows food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Canterbury City
The Meadows holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 June 2025, 13 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: 37 Spenser Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5QP
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts The Meadows 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 Meadows | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Meadows 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 Meadows, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2022 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Gingerbreads Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Herne Bay Infants School School/college/university | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Herne Bay Junior School Breakfast And Afterschool Club Caring Premises | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Hippodrome Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2023 |
| Hathats Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Avenue Nursery & Forest School Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about The Meadows
What is The Meadows's food hygiene rating?
The Meadows has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 6 June 2025.
Is The Meadows 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Meadows last inspected?
The Meadows was last inspected on 6 June 2025, 13 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 Meadows?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Meadows 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 Meadows is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Meadows 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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