Carlton Cinema food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Thanet
Carlton Cinema holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 April 2016, more than 10 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: 25-29 St Mildreds Road, Westgate On Sea, Kent, CT8 8RE
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Carlton Cinema 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% | ← Carlton Cinema | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Carlton Cinema 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 Carlton Cinema, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Angies Cafe Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Catering Other catering premises | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Beano Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Beano Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Co-op - Westgate Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Borgyn and Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Cake Universe Other catering premises | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2024 |
Questions about Carlton Cinema
What is Carlton Cinema's food hygiene rating?
Carlton Cinema has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 5 April 2016.
Is Carlton Cinema 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Carlton Cinema last inspected?
Carlton Cinema was last inspected on 5 April 2016, more than 10 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 Carlton Cinema?
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 Carlton Cinema compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Carlton Cinema is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Carlton Cinema 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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