Battered food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
Battered 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: Battered was inspected on 24 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 15 The South Quay Shed, South Quay Whitstable Harbour, Harbour Street, CT5 1AB
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Battered 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% | ← Battered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 121 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 165 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 Battered 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 Battered, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ovenstone Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Picnic Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| HatHats Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Canterbury & District Indoor Bowling Association Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Pollys Pies Retailers - other | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Food Of Thailand Takeaway/sandwich shop | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Collins & Co Fruit, And Veg Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Crabworks Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
Questions about Battered
What is Battered's food hygiene rating?
Battered has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 24 June 2026.
Is Battered 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 Battered last inspected?
Battered was last inspected on 24 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Battered?
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 Battered compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,484 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and Battered is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Battered 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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