Botany Bay Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Thanet
Botany Bay Hotel 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
The rating dates from 3 June 2025, 13 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: Marine Drive, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 3LG
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Botany Bay Hotel 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% | ← Botany Bay Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Botany Bay Hotel 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 Botany Bay Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botany Bay Beach Kiosk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Captain Digby Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Callis Grange Breakfast Club School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Callis Grange County Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Autumnville Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Cabin Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Big Dee's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Cafe Kussan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
Questions about Botany Bay Hotel
What is Botany Bay Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Botany Bay Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 3 June 2025.
Is Botany Bay Hotel 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 Botany Bay Hotel last inspected?
Botany Bay Hotel was last inspected on 3 June 2025, 13 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 Botany Bay Hotel?
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 Botany Bay Hotel compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Botany Bay Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Botany Bay Hotel 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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