Vyshyvanka Bistro (Phoebes) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
Vyshyvanka Bistro (Phoebes) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 21 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: 56 - 57 Ivy Lane, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1TU
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Vyshyvanka Bistro (Phoebes) 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% | ← Vyshyvanka Bistro (Phoebes) | |
| 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 Vyshyvanka Bistro (Phoebes) 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 Vyshyvanka Bistro (Phoebes), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Longport Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Amalis Caffè Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Burgate Express Retailers - other | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Canterbury Lane Convenience Store Retailers - other | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Canterbury City Centre Premier Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| A Tavola Pizzeria Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Bovan Creek Ltd Caring Premises | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
Questions about Vyshyvanka Bistro (Phoebes)
What is Vyshyvanka Bistro (Phoebes)'s food hygiene rating?
Vyshyvanka Bistro (Phoebes) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Canterbury City Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Vyshyvanka Bistro (Phoebes) 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Vyshyvanka Bistro (Phoebes) last inspected?
Vyshyvanka Bistro (Phoebes) was last inspected on 21 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 Vyshyvanka Bistro (Phoebes)?
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 Vyshyvanka Bistro (Phoebes) 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 Vyshyvanka Bistro (Phoebes) holds a 4. 185 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Vyshyvanka Bistro (Phoebes) 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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