Londis Margate Service Station food hygiene rating
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Londis Margate Service Station 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 25 September 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: 294-300 Northdown Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 3PA
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Londis Margate Service Station 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% | ← Londis Margate Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Londis Margate Service Station 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 Londis Margate Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batchelors Patisserie Retailers - other | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Approach Road Mini Mart Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Aquarius Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| ARK Cliftonville's Cultural Space Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Avenues Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Bottega Bodega, Bar Nicoletta Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Brightstart Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| 101 Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Londis Margate Service Station
What is Londis Margate Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Londis Margate Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 25 September 2023.
Is Londis Margate Service Station 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 Londis Margate Service Station last inspected?
Londis Margate Service Station was last inspected on 25 September 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 Londis Margate Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Londis Margate Service Station compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Londis Margate Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Londis Margate Service Station 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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