Surf Shack food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Thanet
Surf Shack holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Surf Shack was inspected on 25 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Castle Lodge, Joss Gap Road, Broadstairs, CT10 3PG
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Surf Shack among the 1,419 places in Thanet holding top marks, 96% 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 | 1,419 | 96% | ← Surf Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 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 18 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 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 Surf Shack 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 Surf Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Digby Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Botany Bay Beach Kiosk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Botany Bay Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
Questions about Surf Shack
What is Surf Shack's food hygiene rating?
Surf Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 25 June 2026.
Is Surf Shack 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Surf Shack last inspected?
Surf Shack was last inspected on 25 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thanet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Surf Shack?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Surf Shack compare to other places in Thanet?
96% of the 1,484 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Surf Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Surf Shack 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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Understanding this rating
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