Tivoli Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Thanet
Tivoli Cafe 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 December 2024, 19 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: 7-8 Tivoli Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 5SE
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Tivoli Cafe 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% | ← Tivoli Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Tivoli Cafe 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 Tivoli Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayleaf Indian Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Alfies Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Baba Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Andrew & Jill's General Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| 3 B's kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| C & S News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Burger Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2024 |
| Cake by The Ocean Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
Questions about Tivoli Cafe
What is Tivoli Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Tivoli Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 5 December 2024.
Is Tivoli Cafe 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 Tivoli Cafe last inspected?
Tivoli Cafe was last inspected on 5 December 2024, 19 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 Tivoli Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Tivoli Cafe compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Tivoli Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Tivoli Cafe 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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