What is the average food hygiene rating in Canterbury City?

The average food hygiene rating in Canterbury City is 4.67 out of 5, across 1,485 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Canterbury City compare with the national average for food hygiene?

78% of rated premises in Canterbury City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.7 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Canterbury City 207 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Canterbury City have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,159 food businesses in Canterbury City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78% of the 1,485 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026.

How many food businesses in Canterbury City have a low hygiene rating?

20 food businesses in Canterbury City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Canterbury City food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Canterbury City (1,665 establishments on record, 1,485 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Canterbury City

In Canterbury City, 78% of 1,485 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.67/5. These figures cover 1,665 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Canterbury City has 1,159 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,485 rated premises (78%). 20 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026.

5★ share: 78%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -1.7 pp
National rank: 207 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Canterbury City

5★ Very Good

1,159 (78%)

4★ Good

187 (12.6%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

119 (8%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

17 (1.1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

2 (0.1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 84 awaiting inspection and 96 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 84 awaiting inspection and 96 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Canterbury City: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Canterbury City?: The average food hygiene rating in Canterbury City is 4.67 out of 5, across 1,485 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Canterbury City compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 78% of rated premises in Canterbury City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.7 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Canterbury City 207 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Canterbury City have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,159 food businesses in Canterbury City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78% of the 1,485 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Canterbury City have a low hygiene rating?: 20 food businesses in Canterbury City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Canterbury City food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Canterbury City (1,665 establishments on record, 1,485 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Canterbury City

CT1511 places · 78.3% 5★

Top-rated places in Canterbury City

Canterbury Cathedral LodgeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Education Centre, Canterbury Cathedral, The Precincts, Canterbury · CT1 2EH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
ScoopsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 81 Central Parade, Herne Bay, Kent · CT6 5JQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
The Candy StopMobile caterer · CT5
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
The StreateryMobile caterer · Canterbury Christchurch University College, North Holmes Road, Canterbury, Kent · CT1 1QU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
The Refillery, CanterburyRetailers - other · 24 Sun Street, Canterbury, Kent · CT1 2HX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Olive Grove Canterbury / Smoke ShackRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 11-12 Best Lane, Canterbury, Kent · CT1 2JB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Fringe And GingeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 72 Northgate, Canterbury, Kent · CT1 1BB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Mama Suki CanterburyRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 2, The Riverside, Kingsmead Road, Canterbury · CT1 1BN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
TemptationsRetailers - other · 141 Central Parade, Herne Bay · CT6 8SS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
The Biltong StationMobile caterer · CT5
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
The Carpenters ArmsPub/bar/nightclub · 102 Black Griffin Lane, Canterbury · CT1 2DE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Caterlink @ Swalecliffe Community PrimarySchool/college/university · Swalecliffe Junior School, Bridgefield Road, Whitstable, Kent · CT5 2PH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Canterbury City

Garden Of EnglandRetailers - other · 19 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury · CT2 8BH
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 May 2025
Love CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 5A Rose Lane, Canterbury, Kent · CT1 2SJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 June 2025
Four Seasons Take AwayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 41 Canterbury Road, Whitstable, Kent · CT5 4HH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 March 2026
Beltinge Fish BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · 129 Reculver Road, Herne Bay · CT6 6PB
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 March 2026
The LarderMobile caterer · Grove Ferry Picnic Site, Grove Ferry Road, Wickhambreaux, Kent
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 August 2025
The Orangery Tea Rooms Whitstable CastleRetailers - other · Whitstable Castle, Tower Hill, Whitstable · CT5 2BW
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 March 2026
Royal Native Oyster StoresRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Horsebridge Road, Whitstable · CT5 1BU
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 September 2025
The Sandwich BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · 41 St Margaret's Street, Canterbury · CT1 2TY
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 July 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,665 real Food Standards Agency records for Canterbury City, of which 1,485 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.