The Spencer Private Hospital food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Thanet
The Spencer Private Hospital holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Ramsgate Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 4BG
How it compares in Thanet
That puts The Spencer Private 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% | ← The Spencer Private 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 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 Spencer Private 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 The Spencer Private 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 The Spencer Private Hospital
What is The Spencer Private Hospital's food hygiene rating?
The Spencer Private Hospital has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 13 January 2026.
Is The Spencer Private 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Spencer Private Hospital last inspected?
The Spencer Private Hospital was last inspected on 13 January 2026, 5 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 The Spencer Private 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Spencer Private Hospital compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and The Spencer Private Hospital is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects The Spencer Private 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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