Birchington Vale food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Thanet
Birchington Vale 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 30 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Two Chimneys House, Shottendane Road, Birchington, CT7 0HD
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Birchington Vale 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% | ← Birchington Vale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Birchington Vale 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 Birchington Vale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterflies Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Bar Only Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| C&R Snacking Limited Distributors/Transporters | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Bottlebrush Ferments Manufacturers/packers | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
| Catering Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Angies Cafe Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Carlton Cinema Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2016 |
| Beano Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
Questions about Birchington Vale
What is Birchington Vale's food hygiene rating?
Birchington Vale has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 30 October 2025.
Is Birchington Vale 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 Birchington Vale last inspected?
Birchington Vale was last inspected on 30 October 2025, 8 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 Birchington Vale?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Birchington Vale compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Birchington Vale is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Birchington Vale 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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