Iro Sushi food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Canterbury City
Iro Sushi holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 April 2025, 14 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: 9 High Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2JH
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Iro Sushi 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% | ← Iro Sushi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Iro Sushi 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 Iro Sushi, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Tails Cat Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Buenos Aires Nights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Canterbury Cathedral Shop Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Bare Bones Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Chuck And Blade Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Cathedral Gate Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Abode Canterbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about Iro Sushi
What is Iro Sushi's food hygiene rating?
Iro Sushi has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 14 April 2025.
Is Iro Sushi 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Iro Sushi last inspected?
Iro Sushi was last inspected on 14 April 2025, 14 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 Iro Sushi?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Iro Sushi 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 Iro Sushi is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Iro Sushi 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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