The Little Prince food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Thanet
The Little Prince 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
This is a fresh result: The Little Prince was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 8 Fort Hill, Margate, Kent, CT9 1HD
How it compares in Thanet
That puts The Little Prince 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% | ← The Little Prince | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Little Prince 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 Little Prince, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnacles Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2015 |
| Bombo Doughnuts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Bottega Caruso, The Crown Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Charlie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Cafe Del Margs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Bow's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Angela's of Margate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Alexandria Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
Questions about The Little Prince
What is The Little Prince's food hygiene rating?
The Little Prince has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 1 June 2026.
Is The Little Prince 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 The Little Prince last inspected?
The Little Prince was last inspected on 1 June 2026, a month 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 Little Prince?
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 The Little Prince compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and The Little Prince is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects The Little Prince 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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