The Fig food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
The Fig holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 October 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: Theatre House, 4 - 6 Orange Street, Canterbury, CT1 2JA
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts The Fig among the 1,160 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 | 1,160 | 78% | ← The Fig | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 13% | ||
| 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 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 The Fig 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 The Fig, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Mart Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| A.T. Patisserie Farmers/growers | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Chambers Of Canterbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Bare Bones Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Chuck And Blade Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Bakers + Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Bell & Crown Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about The Fig
What is The Fig's food hygiene rating?
The Fig has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 14 October 2025.
Is The Fig 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fig last inspected?
The Fig was last inspected on 14 October 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 The Fig?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fig 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 The Fig is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Fig 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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