Westgate Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Thanet
Westgate Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 July 2024, 23 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: 60 Station Road, Westgate On Sea, Kent, CT8 8QY
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Westgate Fish Bar 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% | ← Westgate Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Westgate Fish Bar 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 Westgate Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angies Cafe Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Carlton Cinema Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2016 |
| Beano Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Beano Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Co-op - Westgate Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Borgyn and Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Catering Other catering premises | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
Questions about Westgate Fish Bar
What is Westgate Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Westgate Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 23 July 2024.
Is Westgate Fish Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Westgate Fish Bar last inspected?
Westgate Fish Bar was last inspected on 23 July 2024, 23 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 Westgate Fish Bar?
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 Westgate Fish Bar compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Westgate Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Westgate Fish Bar 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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