Ye Olde Yew Tree food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Canterbury City
Ye Olde Yew Tree holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 December 2025, 7 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: 32 Westbere Lane, Westbere, Kent, CT2 0HH
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Ye Olde Yew Tree 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% | ← Ye Olde Yew Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ye Olde Yew Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbere Playgroup Caring Premises | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Newlands Caring Premises | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Euphrasie Barbier House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| St Anne's Convent Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Tayiba Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Premier JN Mini Mart Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Sunflower Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Sanctuary Care, Meadows View Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about Ye Olde Yew Tree
What is Ye Olde Yew Tree's food hygiene rating?
Ye Olde Yew Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 9 December 2025.
Is Ye Olde Yew Tree 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ye Olde Yew Tree last inspected?
Ye Olde Yew Tree was last inspected on 9 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
How does Ye Olde Yew Tree 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 Ye Olde Yew Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Ye Olde Yew Tree 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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