Lawrence Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Thanet
Lawrence 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 17 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 16B St Johns Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 1LU
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Lawrence 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% | ← Lawrence 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 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 B's kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| C & S News Retailers - other | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Cake by The Ocean Manufacturers/packers | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Bombo Doughnuts Retailers - other | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Cafe Darcy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Aspendos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Bar 7 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2024 |
Questions about Lawrence Stores
What is Lawrence Stores's food hygiene rating?
Lawrence Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 17 October 2023.
Is Lawrence 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 Lawrence Stores last inspected?
Lawrence Stores was last inspected on 17 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Lawrence Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Lawrence Stores compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Lawrence Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Lawrence 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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Lawrence Stores is one of 446 rated food businesses in Margate. See every hygiene rating in Margate →
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