The Rose Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Canterbury City
The Rose Inn 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 30 May 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: 111 Mortimer Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5ER
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Rose Inn 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 Rose Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Rose Inn 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 Rose Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Kent Cancer Cafe And Drop In Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Cafe Latino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Ivy May Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Bay Wines Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Bouncing Barrel Pub/bar/nightclub | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| 9/10/2025Coconut Tree Noodle Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Harry's Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| A Casa Mia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about The Rose Inn
What is The Rose Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Rose Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Canterbury City Council on 30 May 2025.
Is The Rose Inn 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 Rose Inn last inspected?
The Rose Inn was last inspected on 30 May 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 Rose Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Rose Inn 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 Rose Inn holds a 4. 185 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Rose Inn 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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