University Of Kent Gulbenkian Bar food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Canterbury City
University Of Kent Gulbenkian Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 24 September 2025, 9 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: Gulbenkian Theatre, University Of Kent, Giles Lane, CT2 7NB
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so University Of Kent Gulbenkian Bar 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% | ← University Of Kent Gulbenkian Bar | |
| 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 University Of Kent Gulbenkian Bar 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 University Of Kent Gulbenkian Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Bean Inspired Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Blean After-School Club School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2018 |
| Canterbury Adult Short Break Unit Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about University Of Kent Gulbenkian Bar
What is University Of Kent Gulbenkian Bar's food hygiene rating?
University Of Kent Gulbenkian Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Canterbury City Council on 24 September 2025.
Is University Of Kent Gulbenkian Bar 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was University Of Kent Gulbenkian Bar last inspected?
University Of Kent Gulbenkian Bar was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 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 University Of Kent Gulbenkian Bar?
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 University Of Kent Gulbenkian Bar 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 University Of Kent Gulbenkian Bar holds a 4. 185 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects University Of Kent Gulbenkian Bar 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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