Westbrook Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Thanet
Westbrook Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 May 2025, 14 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: 54 Canterbury Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 5BG
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Westbrook Fish Bar among the 1,419 places in Thanet holding top marks, 96% 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 | 1,419 | 96% | ← Westbrook Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 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 18 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 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 Westbrook Fish 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 Westbrook Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Box and Bean Coffee Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2024 |
| By the sea Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2024 |
| Burger Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2024 |
| Atlantis Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Birdie Macs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Beastie Baos Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Barbara's Baps Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about Westbrook Fish Bar
What is Westbrook Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Westbrook Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 13 May 2025.
Is Westbrook Fish 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Westbrook Fish Bar last inspected?
Westbrook Fish Bar was last inspected on 13 May 2025, 14 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 Westbrook Fish 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Westbrook Fish Bar compare to other places in Thanet?
96% of the 1,484 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Westbrook Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Westbrook Fish 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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