International Food Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Thanet
International Food Centre holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 February 2026, 5 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: 223 Northdown Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 2PJ
How it compares in Thanet
In Thanet, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so International Food Centre sits behind roughly 1,413 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,413 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ← International Food Centre | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 International Food Centre 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 International Food Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batchelors Patisserie Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Approach Road Mini Mart Retailers - other | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| ARK Cliftonville's Cultural Space Other catering premises | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Aquarius Lodge Caring Premises | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Bottega Bodega, Bar Nicoletta Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Brightstart Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Avenues Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| 101 Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about International Food Centre
What is International Food Centre's food hygiene rating?
International Food Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Thanet Council on 12 February 2026.
Is International Food Centre safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was International Food Centre last inspected?
International Food Centre was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 5 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 International Food Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does International Food Centre compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, while International Food Centre holds a 4. 51 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects International Food Centre 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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