1,650 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 77.7% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Canterbury City are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 1,650 registered food businesses for Canterbury City. Of these, 1,486 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 77.7% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 3 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Of England | CT2 8BH | 0 | May 20, 2025 |
| Four Seasons Take Away | CT5 4HH | 1 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Love Cafe | CT1 2SJ | 1 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Bangkok House | CT1 1NH | 2 | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Beltinge Fish Bar | CT6 6PB | 2 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Dragon City | CT1 3HD | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
| Family Kebab | CT6 8QQ | 2 | Jul 08, 2026 |
| Golden Moon | CT5 1RD | 2 | Oct 08, 2025 |
| Greenhills King Cod | CT6 7PX | 2 | Jul 23, 2025 |
| Hunsbury Spice Ltd / TA Taste Of India | CT5 1DG | 2 | Jun 22, 2026 |
| J C ( Oven Ready ) Game | CT3 | 2 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Lanna Thai | CT1 3HD | 2 | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Makcari's Coffee Lounge | CT6 5JG | 2 | Jul 02, 2026 |
| Makcaris Coffee Lounge & Ice Cream Parlour | CT6 5JN | 2 | Jul 02, 2026 |
| Ossie's (Broomfield) Fish & Chips | CT6 7UD | 2 | Mar 09, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 1,154 food businesses in Canterbury City with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 77.7% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Canterbury City depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.