Express by Holiday Inn food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Thanet
Express by Holiday Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 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: Express By Holiday Inn, Tothill Street, Minster, CT12 4AY
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Express by Holiday Inn 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% | ← Express by Holiday Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Express by Holiday Inn 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 Express by Holiday Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minster Food Station Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Lemongrass Thai Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Crumble Cups Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Luxury Chefs Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Bella's Kitchen Minster Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2025 |
| Bottlebrush Ferments Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
| Minster Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Jemima's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about Express by Holiday Inn
What is Express by Holiday Inn's food hygiene rating?
Express by Holiday Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 31 October 2024.
Is Express by Holiday Inn 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Express by Holiday Inn last inspected?
Express by Holiday Inn was last inspected on 31 October 2024, 20 months 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 Express by Holiday Inn?
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 Express by Holiday Inn compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Express by Holiday Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Express by Holiday Inn 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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