St Lukes Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Thanet
St Lukes Stores 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 12 August 2024, 23 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: 79 St Lukes Avenue, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 7JY
How it compares in Thanet
That puts St Lukes Stores 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% | ← St Lukes Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 St Lukes Stores 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 St Lukes Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Foodstore Retailers - other | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Boba Corner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Chippy on the Hill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Chatham House & Clarendon House School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Buddies Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Beano Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Baker Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
Questions about St Lukes Stores
What is St Lukes Stores's food hygiene rating?
St Lukes Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 12 August 2024.
Is St Lukes Stores 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 St Lukes Stores last inspected?
St Lukes Stores was last inspected on 12 August 2024, 23 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 St Lukes Stores?
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 St Lukes Stores compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and St Lukes Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects St Lukes Stores 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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