Salt College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Canterbury City
Salt College holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 January 2026, 5 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: Unit 13, Herne Bay West Industrial Park, Sea Street, CT6 8JZ
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Salt College 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% | ← Salt College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- 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 Salt College 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 Salt College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benatura Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Hampton Primary School School/college/university | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Greenhill Senior Citizens Club Other catering premises | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2009 |
| Hampton Store Retailers - other | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Briary School Club School/college/university | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Archwrights Retailers - other | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Hampton Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Double R Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
Questions about Salt College
What is Salt College's food hygiene rating?
Salt College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 28 January 2026.
Is Salt College 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Salt College last inspected?
Salt College was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 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 Salt College?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Salt College 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 Salt College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Salt College 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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