Costcutter food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Thanet
Costcutter 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 21 October 2025, 8 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: 3-4 Cecil Street, Margate, Kent, CT9 1NX
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Costcutter 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% | ← Costcutter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Costcutter 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 Costcutter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombo Doughnuts Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Cake by The Ocean Manufacturers/packers | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Aspendos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Bar 7 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2024 |
| 3 B's kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| C & S News Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Cafe Darcy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Costcutter
What is Costcutter's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 21 October 2025.
Is Costcutter 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 Costcutter last inspected?
Costcutter was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 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 Costcutter?
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 Costcutter compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Costcutter is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Costcutter 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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Understanding this rating
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Costcutter is one of 446 rated food businesses in Margate. See every hygiene rating in Margate →
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