The Wheel Alehouse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Thanet
The Wheel Alehouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Wheel Alehouse was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 60 Station Road, Birchington, Kent, CT7 9RA
How it compares in Thanet
That puts The Wheel Alehouse 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% | ← The Wheel Alehouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Wheel Alehouse 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 The Wheel Alehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blend Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Cafe B Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Golden Bridge Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Bello's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Minnis Bay Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Birchington United Services Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Harbour Bakery & Driftwood Cafe Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Jay Express Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2021 |
Questions about The Wheel Alehouse
What is The Wheel Alehouse's food hygiene rating?
The Wheel Alehouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 19 May 2026.
Is The Wheel Alehouse 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Wheel Alehouse last inspected?
The Wheel Alehouse was last inspected on 19 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 The Wheel Alehouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Wheel Alehouse compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and The Wheel Alehouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects The Wheel Alehouse 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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