The Riz Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Thanet
The Riz Convenience Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 July 2023, more than 3 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: 51-53 Northdown Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 2RJ
How it compares in Thanet
In Thanet, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so The Riz Convenience Store sits behind roughly 1,413 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,413 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ← The Riz Convenience Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Riz Convenience Store 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 The Riz Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2023 |
| Bugsy's Bowling Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2024 |
| Bar Nothing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2022 |
| Ashcroft House Caring Premises | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| 101 Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Bottega Bodega, Bar Nicoletta Pub/bar/nightclub | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Brightstart Nursery Caring Premises | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Bay Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about The Riz Convenience Store
What is The Riz Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
The Riz Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Thanet Council on 10 July 2023.
Is The Riz Convenience Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Riz Convenience Store last inspected?
The Riz Convenience Store was last inspected on 10 July 2023, more than 3 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 The Riz Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Riz Convenience Store compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, while The Riz Convenience Store holds a 4. 51 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects The Riz Convenience Store 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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