Darwin Court (White Oaks) food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Thanet
Darwin Court (White Oaks) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 November 2025, 8 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: Darwin Court, Harold Road, Margate, CT9 2JX
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Darwin Court (White Oaks) among the 1,413 places in Thanet holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,413 | 95% | ← Darwin Court (White Oaks) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 75 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 Darwin Court (White Oaks) 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 Darwin Court (White Oaks), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenues Care Centre Caring Premises | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| ARK Cliftonville's Cultural Space Other catering premises | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Cafe Kussan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Batchelors Patisserie Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| 101 Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Bottega Bodega, Bar Nicoletta Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Brightstart Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Bugsy's Bowling Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2024 |
Questions about Darwin Court (White Oaks)
What is Darwin Court (White Oaks)'s food hygiene rating?
Darwin Court (White Oaks) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 4 November 2025.
Is Darwin Court (White Oaks) 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Darwin Court (White Oaks) last inspected?
Darwin Court (White Oaks) was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thanet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Darwin Court (White Oaks)?
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 Darwin Court (White Oaks) compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Darwin Court (White Oaks) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Darwin Court (White Oaks) 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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