Lesters Pub & Restaurant food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Thanet
Lesters Pub & Restaurant 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
The rating dates from 31 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: Lesters, 162 Ramsgate Road, Margate, CT9 4EZ
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Lesters Pub & Restaurant 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% | ← Lesters Pub & Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lesters Pub & Restaurant 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 Lesters Pub & Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew & Jill's General Store Retailers - other | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| 2gether Support Solutions Catering Caring Premises | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Alfies Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Baba Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Bayleaf Indian Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Bettdelights Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Burger Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2024 |
| Awake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
Questions about Lesters Pub & Restaurant
What is Lesters Pub & Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Lesters Pub & Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 31 July 2024.
Is Lesters Pub & Restaurant 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 Lesters Pub & Restaurant last inspected?
Lesters Pub & Restaurant was last inspected on 31 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 Lesters Pub & Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lesters Pub & Restaurant compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Lesters Pub & Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Lesters Pub & Restaurant 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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