Cheesemakers Of Canterbury food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Swale
Cheesemakers Of Canterbury holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Cheesemakers Of Canterbury was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 3, Lamberhurst Farm, Dargate Road, ME13 9EP
How it compares in Swale
That puts Cheesemakers Of Canterbury among the 989 places in Swale holding top marks, 83% 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 | 989 | 83% | ← Cheesemakers Of Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 40 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 Cheesemakers Of Canterbury 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 Cheesemakers Of Canterbury, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens - Thanet Way Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Costa Coffee (London Bound) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Shell Lychgate (London Bound) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Starbucks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| The Dove Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
Questions about Cheesemakers Of Canterbury
What is Cheesemakers Of Canterbury's food hygiene rating?
Cheesemakers Of Canterbury has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 26 May 2026.
Is Cheesemakers Of Canterbury 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cheesemakers Of Canterbury last inspected?
Cheesemakers Of Canterbury was last inspected on 26 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cheesemakers Of Canterbury?
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 Cheesemakers Of Canterbury compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Cheesemakers Of Canterbury is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Cheesemakers Of Canterbury 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
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