Westgate on Sea Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Thanet
Westgate on Sea Social Club holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Westgate on Sea Social Club was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 26 St Mildreds Road, Westgate On Sea, Kent, CT8 8QT
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Westgate on Sea Social Club 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% | ← Westgate on Sea Social Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Westgate on Sea Social Club 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 Westgate on Sea Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angies Cafe Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Beano Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Beano Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Co-op - Westgate Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Borgyn and Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Carlton Cinema Retailers - other | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2016 |
| Catering Other catering premises | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
Questions about Westgate on Sea Social Club
What is Westgate on Sea Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Westgate on Sea Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 5 June 2026.
Is Westgate on Sea Social Club 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Westgate on Sea Social Club last inspected?
Westgate on Sea Social Club was last inspected on 5 June 2026, a month 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 Westgate on Sea Social Club?
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 Westgate on Sea Social Club compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Westgate on Sea Social Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Westgate on Sea Social Club 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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