What is the average food hygiene rating in CT1?

The average food hygiene rating in the CT1 postcode area of Canterbury City is 4.69 out of 5, across 461 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in CT1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

361 food businesses in the CT1 postcode area of Canterbury City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78.3% of the 461 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026.

How many food businesses in CT1 have a low hygiene rating?

6 food businesses in the CT1 postcode area of Canterbury City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 CT1 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the CT1 postcode area of Canterbury City (511 establishments on record, 461 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 CT1

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the CT1 postcode area of Canterbury City hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.69/5, with 78.3% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 511 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

CT1 (Canterbury City) has 361 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 461 rated premises (78.3%). 6 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026.

Rating distribution in CT1

5★ Very Good

361 (78.3%)

4★ Good

65 (14.1%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

29 (6.3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

5 (1.1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

1 (0.2%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 24 awaiting inspection and 26 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in CT1: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in CT1?: The average food hygiene rating in the CT1 postcode area of Canterbury City is 4.69 out of 5, across 461 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in CT1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 361 food businesses in the CT1 postcode area of Canterbury City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78.3% of the 461 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026.
How many food businesses in CT1 have a low hygiene rating?: 6 food businesses in the CT1 postcode area of Canterbury City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 CT1 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the CT1 postcode area of Canterbury City (511 establishments on record, 461 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.

Top-rated places in CT1

Canterbury Cathedral LodgeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Education Centre, Canterbury Cathedral, The Precincts, Canterbury · CT1 2EH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 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
The Carpenters ArmsPub/bar/nightclub · 102 Black Griffin Lane, Canterbury · CT1 2DE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Penny TheatrePub/bar/nightclub · 30 - 31 Northgate, Canterbury, Kent · CT1 1BL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Green Grocery & ButchersRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 4 Church Street St Pauls, Canterbury, Kent · CT1 1NH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Canterbury Day NurseryCaring Premises · Havelock Street, Canterbury · CT1 1NP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
MunchiesTakeaway/sandwich shop · 15 St Peters Street, Canterbury, Kent · CT1 2BQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
The Wing Kingz / Burger Boi CanterburyRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 10 - 11 Sun Street, Canterbury, Kent · CT1 2HX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026

Places needing improvement in CT1

Love CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 5A Rose Lane, Canterbury, Kent · CT1 2SJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 June 2025
The Sandwich BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · 41 St Margaret's Street, Canterbury · CT1 2TY
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 July 2025
Dragon CityTakeaway/sandwich shop · 64 Dover Street, Canterbury · CT1 3HD
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 May 2025
Lanna ThaiRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 2-3 Dover Street, Canterbury · CT1 3HD
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 March 2025
Two SawyersPub/bar/nightclub · 58 Ivy Lane, Canterbury · CT1 1TU
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 March 2026
Bangkok HouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 13 Church Street St Pauls, Canterbury, Kent · CT1 1NH
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 October 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 511 real Food Standards Agency records for the CT1 postcode area, of which 461 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.