Elephant and Castle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Thanet
Elephant and Castle 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 March 2026, 4 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: Elephant And Castle, 8 Hereson Road, Ramsgate, CT11 7DP
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Elephant and Castle 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% | ← Elephant and Castle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Elephant and Castle 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 Elephant and Castle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippy on the Hill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Aldi Foodstore Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Baker Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Alison Sea View Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| CG Fitness Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Chatham House & Clarendon House School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Beano Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Buddies Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about Elephant and Castle
What is Elephant and Castle's food hygiene rating?
Elephant and Castle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 3 March 2026.
Is Elephant and Castle 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 Elephant and Castle last inspected?
Elephant and Castle was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 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 Elephant and Castle?
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 Elephant and Castle compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Elephant and Castle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Elephant and Castle 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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