Northgate Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Canterbury City
Northgate Market holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 August 2024, 23 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: 112 Northgate, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1BH
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Northgate Market 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% | ← Northgate Market | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Northgate Market 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 Northgate Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink - St John's Cep School/college/university | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Cinnamon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Busy Bees Canterbury Caring Premises | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Chums Social Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| All Saints Church Other catering premises | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2017 |
| Canterbury Day Nursery Caring Premises | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Barakat Food Centre Retailers - other | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
| Cafe Turquoise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
Questions about Northgate Market
What is Northgate Market's food hygiene rating?
Northgate Market has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 2 August 2024.
Is Northgate Market 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Northgate Market last inspected?
Northgate Market was last inspected on 2 August 2024, 23 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 Northgate Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Northgate Market 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 Northgate Market is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Northgate Market 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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