Joe's Cafe & Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Thanet
Joe's Cafe & Bar 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 4 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: 133 Minnis Road, Birchington, Kent, CT7 9NS
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Joe's Cafe & Bar 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% | ← Joe's Cafe & Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Joe's Cafe & Bar 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 Joe's Cafe & Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Minnis Bay Sailing Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2017 |
| Beach House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Birchington on Sea Bowls Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Grenham Bay Court Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Christies Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Bello's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Minnis Bay Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
Questions about Joe's Cafe & Bar
What is Joe's Cafe & Bar's food hygiene rating?
Joe's Cafe & Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 4 October 2024.
Is Joe's Cafe & Bar 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 Joe's Cafe & Bar last inspected?
Joe's Cafe & Bar was last inspected on 4 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 Joe's Cafe & Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Joe's Cafe & Bar compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Joe's Cafe & Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Joe's Cafe & Bar 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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