Mariners food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Thanet
Mariners holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 30 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 34 York Street, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9DS
How it compares in Thanet
In Thanet, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Mariners sits behind roughly 1,413 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,413 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ← Mariners | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Mariners 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 Mariners, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| C and K Rileys Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Bodrum Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Coastal Bar Kent (Ltd) Pub/bar/nightclub | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Bingo Nation Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Chuck and Blade Ramsgate Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Clique Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| CG Fitness Other catering premises | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Mariners
What is Mariners's food hygiene rating?
Mariners has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Thanet Council on 30 May 2024.
Is Mariners 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mariners last inspected?
Mariners was last inspected on 30 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Mariners?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mariners compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, while Mariners holds a 4. 51 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Mariners 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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