Sun Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Thanet
Sun Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Sun Inn was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Street, St Nicholas At Wade, Birchington, CT7 0NP
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Sun Inn 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% | ← Sun Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sun Inn 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 Sun Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Caterlink School/college/university | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| St Nicholas at Wade School Wraparound School/college/university | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Post Office Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Create Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Wantsum Brewery, The Kent Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
Questions about Sun Inn
What is Sun Inn's food hygiene rating?
Sun Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Sun Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sun Inn last inspected?
Sun Inn was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month 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 Sun Inn?
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 Sun Inn compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Sun Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Sun Inn 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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