Garlinge Newsagents food hygiene rating
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Garlinge Newsagents 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 7 January 2026, 6 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: 54A High Street, Garlinge, Margate, CT9 5LW
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Garlinge Newsagents 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% | ← Garlinge Newsagents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Garlinge Newsagents 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 Garlinge Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara's Baps Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Amadeus Trattoria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Box and Bean Coffee Other catering premises | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2024 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Cake Universe Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2024 |
| Borgyn and Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Beano Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Beano Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about Garlinge Newsagents
What is Garlinge Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Garlinge Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 7 January 2026.
Is Garlinge Newsagents 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 Garlinge Newsagents last inspected?
Garlinge Newsagents was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 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 Garlinge Newsagents?
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 Garlinge Newsagents compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Garlinge Newsagents is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Garlinge Newsagents 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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