Ahlan Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Canterbury City
Ahlan Market holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 22 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: Dunsthorpe House, 33 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury, CT2 8BZ
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Ahlan Market 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% | ← Ahlan Market | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Ahlan Market 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 Ahlan Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyces Bakery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Canterbury Wine Mart Retailers - other | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Cafe Des Amis Du Mexique Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| A La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Bishops Finger Pub/bar/nightclub | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Acacia Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Canterbury Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Canterbury Umbrella Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
Questions about Ahlan Market
What is Ahlan Market's food hygiene rating?
Ahlan Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Canterbury City Council on 22 September 2025.
Is Ahlan Market 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ahlan Market last inspected?
Ahlan Market was last inspected on 22 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 Ahlan Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ahlan Market 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 Ahlan Market holds a 4. 185 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Ahlan Market 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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