Cafe Shanklin food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hertsmere
Cafe Shanklin 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
The rating dates from 30 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 21, Cranborne Industrial Estate, Cranborne Road, EN6 3JN
How it compares in Hertsmere
That puts Cafe Shanklin among the 582 places in Hertsmere holding top marks, 81% 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 | 582 | 81% | ← Cafe Shanklin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 122 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 Cafe Shanklin 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 Cafe Shanklin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibsela Ltd Importers/Exporters | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Inspireall Cafe And Starjumps Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Cranborne Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Helmsman Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Bones Wing And Burger Bar Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Cranborne Convienence Store & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
| Bombay Grocers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| KCM Cafe Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
Questions about Cafe Shanklin
What is Cafe Shanklin's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Shanklin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hertsmere Council on 30 October 2024.
Is Cafe Shanklin 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 Cafe Shanklin last inspected?
Cafe Shanklin was last inspected on 30 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hertsmere Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cafe Shanklin?
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 Cafe Shanklin compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 719 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Shanklin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects Cafe Shanklin 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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