The Divers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Canterbury City
The Divers Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - 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: 66 Central Parade, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5JQ
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Divers Arms sits behind roughly 1,161 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,161 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 12% | ← The Divers Arms | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Divers Arms 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 Divers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Herne Bay Angling Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2021 |
| Deans Plaice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Captain Jacks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2023 |
| 49 Mortimer Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Benecare Ltd Ocean Lodge Caring Premises | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| 9/10/2025Coconut Tree Noodle Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Harry's Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about The Divers Arms
What is The Divers Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Divers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Canterbury City Council on 6 June 2025.
Is The Divers Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Divers Arms last inspected?
The Divers Arms 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 Divers Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Divers Arms compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, while The Divers Arms holds a 4. 185 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Divers Arms 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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