Seabird Margate food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Thanet
Seabird Margate 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: Seabird Margate was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Seabird, 12-13 The Parade, Margate, CT9 1EY
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Seabird Margate among the 1,413 places in Thanet holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,413 | 95% | ← Seabird Margate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 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 75 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 Very 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 Seabird Margate 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 Seabird Margate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Cafe Del Margs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Angela's of Margate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Alexandria Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Bottega Caruso, The Crown Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Carolines Catering Other catering premises | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Buoy and Oyster Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2024 |
| Bow's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about Seabird Margate
What is Seabird Margate's food hygiene rating?
Seabird Margate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 29 May 2026.
Is Seabird Margate 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 Seabird Margate last inspected?
Seabird Margate was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thanet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Seabird Margate?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Seabird Margate compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Seabird Margate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Seabird Margate 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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