Sense food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Thanet
Sense holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 September 2024, 22 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: 163 Newington Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6QB
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Sense 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% | ← Sense | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sense 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 Sense, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allenby Late Shop Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2019 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Beano Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Best Moon Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Aquatec Ramsgate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Ask Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Bannatynes Health Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
Questions about Sense
What is Sense's food hygiene rating?
Sense has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 4 September 2024.
Is Sense 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sense last inspected?
Sense was last inspected on 4 September 2024, 22 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 Sense?
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 Sense compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Sense is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Sense 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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