The Canterbury Bell food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Thanet
The Canterbury Bell holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 479 Margate Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2QD
How it compares in Thanet
That puts The Canterbury Bell 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 Canterbury Bell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Canterbury Bell 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 Canterbury Bell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ask Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| All sorts of sweets and treats Retailers - other | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Beach Treats Retailers - other | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Bannatynes Health Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Bonfood - Westwood Manor Takeaway/sandwich shop | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| ALDI Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about The Canterbury Bell
What is The Canterbury Bell's food hygiene rating?
The Canterbury Bell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 5 October 2024.
Is The Canterbury Bell 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Canterbury Bell last inspected?
The Canterbury Bell was last inspected on 5 October 2024, 21 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 Canterbury Bell?
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 Canterbury Bell compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and The Canterbury Bell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects The Canterbury Bell 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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