Family Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Canterbury City
Family Food Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 76 Herne Bay Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2LX
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Family Food Store 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% | ← Family Food Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Family Food Store 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 Family Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Marlin Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Swalecliffe Community Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Swalecliffe Community Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Chestfield House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Emmas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Chestfield Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2015 |
| Best Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Chestfield Golf Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
Questions about Family Food Store
What is Family Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Family Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 2 January 2025.
Is Family Food Store 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Family Food Store last inspected?
Family Food Store was last inspected on 2 January 2025, 18 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 Family Food Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Family Food Store 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 Family Food Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Family Food Store 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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