WHSmith QE Margate Hospital food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Thanet
WHSmith QE Margate Hospital 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 6 November 2024, 20 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: Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mothers Hospital, St Peters Road, Margate, CT9 4AN
How it compares in Thanet
That puts WHSmith QE Margate Hospital 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% | ← WHSmith QE Margate Hospital | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 WHSmith QE Margate Hospital 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 WHSmith QE Margate Hospital, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2gether Support Solutions Catering Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Alfies Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Baba Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Bayleaf Indian Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Andrew & Jill's General Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Aquarius Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Bettdelights Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Awake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
Questions about WHSmith QE Margate Hospital
What is WHSmith QE Margate Hospital's food hygiene rating?
WHSmith QE Margate Hospital has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 6 November 2024.
Is WHSmith QE Margate Hospital 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 WHSmith QE Margate Hospital last inspected?
WHSmith QE Margate Hospital was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 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 WHSmith QE Margate Hospital?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does WHSmith QE Margate Hospital compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and WHSmith QE Margate Hospital is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects WHSmith QE Margate Hospital 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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