Pegwell Bay Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Thanet
Pegwell Bay Service Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This rating dates from 13 July 2023, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Cliffsend Garage, Sandwich Road, Cliffsend, CT12 5JB
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Pegwell Bay Service Station 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% | ← Pegwell Bay Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pegwell Bay Service Station 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 Pegwell Bay Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton County Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Dil Se Catering Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| ChristChurch School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Ashdene Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Australian Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Delicious Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Baypoint Sandwich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
Questions about Pegwell Bay Service Station
What is Pegwell Bay Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Pegwell Bay Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 13 July 2023.
Is Pegwell Bay Service Station 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pegwell Bay Service Station last inspected?
Pegwell Bay Service Station was last inspected on 13 July 2023, more than 2 years 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 Pegwell Bay Service Station?
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 Pegwell Bay Service Station compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Pegwell Bay Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Pegwell Bay Service Station 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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