The Bottle Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Thanet
The Bottle Shop 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 28 August 2025, 10 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: 21-23 Station Road, Birchington, Kent, CT7 9DJ
How it compares in Thanet
That puts The Bottle Shop among the 1,419 places in Thanet holding top marks, 96% 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 | 1,419 | 96% | ← The Bottle Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 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 18 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 The Bottle Shop 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 Bottle Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Birchington Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2017 |
| Birchington Village Bakery Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2020 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Fields Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Maria's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| New Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about The Bottle Shop
What is The Bottle Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Bottle Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 28 August 2025.
Is The Bottle Shop 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 The Bottle Shop last inspected?
The Bottle Shop was last inspected on 28 August 2025, 10 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 The Bottle Shop?
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 The Bottle Shop compare to other places in Thanet?
96% of the 1,484 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and The Bottle Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects The Bottle Shop 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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