Bar Eight food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Canterbury City
Bar Eight holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 March 2025, 15 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: 8 High Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5LH
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Bar Eight among the 1,160 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 | 1,160 | 78% | ← Bar Eight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 121 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 165 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 Bar Eight 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 Bar Eight, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Grapevine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Charlie's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Goody Ales Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Ice Cream Sundae Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Cain's Amusements Ltd Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Cafe Culture Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
Questions about Bar Eight
What is Bar Eight's food hygiene rating?
Bar Eight has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 19 March 2025.
Is Bar Eight 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bar Eight last inspected?
Bar Eight was last inspected on 19 March 2025, 15 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 Bar Eight?
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 Bar Eight compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,484 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and Bar Eight is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Bar Eight 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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