The New Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Thanet
The New Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 21 January 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: 2 Tothill Street, Minster, Kent, CT12 4AG
How it compares in Thanet
In Thanet, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so The New Inn 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% | ← The New Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The New Inn 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 The New Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Minster Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Jemima's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Sin Le Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Archie's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| The Minster Meze & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Greens of Minster Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| The Salvation Army Other catering premises | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2022 |
Questions about The New Inn
What is The New Inn's food hygiene rating?
The New Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Thanet Council on 21 January 2026.
Is The New Inn 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The New Inn last inspected?
The New Inn was last inspected on 21 January 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 The New Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The New Inn compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, while The New Inn holds a 4. 51 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects The New Inn 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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