The Refinery Herne Bay Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
The Refinery Herne Bay Ltd 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
This is a fresh result: The Refinery Herne Bay Ltd was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 18 Richmond Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5LP
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts The Refinery Herne Bay Ltd 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 Refinery Herne Bay Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Refinery Herne Bay Ltd 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 Refinery Herne Bay Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Culture Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Briggsys Emporium Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Herne Bay Mini Market Ltd Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Goody Ales Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Ice Cream Sundae Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Herne Bay Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Bar Eight Pub/bar/nightclub | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about The Refinery Herne Bay Ltd
What is The Refinery Herne Bay Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Refinery Herne Bay Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 12 June 2026.
Is The Refinery Herne Bay Ltd 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 Refinery Herne Bay Ltd last inspected?
The Refinery Herne Bay Ltd was last inspected on 12 June 2026, a month 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 Refinery Herne Bay Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Refinery Herne Bay Ltd 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 Refinery Herne Bay Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Refinery Herne Bay Ltd 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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