Kearns Memorial Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Thanet
Kearns Memorial Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Kearns Memorial Hall was inspected on 13 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
99% of rated food businesses in Thanet score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Thanet ratings →
Address: Grenham Bay Avenue, Birchington, Kent, CT7 9NN
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Kearns Memorial Hall among the 1,435 places in Thanet holding top marks, 96% 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 | 1,435 | 96% | ← Kearns Memorial Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 18 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 Kearns Memorial Hall 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 Kearns Memorial Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe's Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Minnis Bay Sailing Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2017 |
| Grenham Bay Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Beach House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Birchington on Sea Bowls Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Christies Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Bello's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about Kearns Memorial Hall
What is Kearns Memorial Hall's food hygiene rating?
Kearns Memorial Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 13 August 2026.
Is Kearns Memorial Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kearns Memorial Hall last inspected?
Kearns Memorial Hall was last inspected on 13 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thanet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kearns Memorial Hall?
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 Kearns Memorial Hall compare to other places in Thanet?
96% of the 1,502 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Kearns Memorial Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Kearns Memorial Hall 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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Kearns Memorial Hall is one of 78 rated food businesses in Birchington. See every hygiene rating in Birchington →
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