What is the average food hygiene rating in Thanet?

The average food hygiene rating in Thanet is 4.93 out of 5, across 1,472 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Thanet compare with the national average for food hygiene?

95.4% of rated premises in Thanet hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 15.7 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Thanet 4 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 Thanet have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,404 food businesses in Thanet hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 95.4% of the 1,472 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.

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

8 food businesses in Thanet 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 Thanet food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Thanet (1,522 establishments on record, 1,472 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 Thanet

In Thanet, 95.4% of 1,472 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.93/5. These figures cover 1,522 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Thanet has 1,404 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,472 rated premises (95.4%). 8 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.

5★ share: 95.4%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +15.7 pp
National rank: 4 / 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 Thanet

5★ Very Good

1,404 (95.4%)

4★ Good

53 (3.6%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

7 (0.5%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

3 (0.2%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

5 (0.3%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 34 awaiting inspection and 16 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 34 awaiting inspection and 16 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Thanet: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Thanet?: The average food hygiene rating in Thanet is 4.93 out of 5, across 1,472 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Thanet compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 95.4% of rated premises in Thanet hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 15.7 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Thanet 4 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 Thanet have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,404 food businesses in Thanet hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 95.4% of the 1,472 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Thanet have a low hygiene rating?: 8 food businesses in Thanet 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 Thanet food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Thanet (1,522 establishments on record, 1,472 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 Thanet

CT9531 places · 94.4% 5★

Top-rated places in Thanet

Cheesecakes By MollyRetailers - other · CT7
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Coco LatinoRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Units 19, Military Road, Ramsgate, Kent · CT11 9LG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Simsy's BakesOther catering premises · CT10
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Australian ArmsPub/bar/nightclub · 45 Ashburnham Road, Ramsgate, Kent · CT11 0BJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Costa CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 2 Albion Street, Broadstairs, Kent · CT10 1LT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Forts CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 8 Cliff Terrace, Margate, Kent · CT9 1RU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
St Nicholas at Wade School WraparoundSchool/college/university · St Nicholas At Wade C Of E Primary School, Down Barton Road, St Nicholas At Wade, Kent · CT7 0PY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Smoked Street KitchenOther catering premises · 92 High Street, Broadstairs, Kent · CT10 1JJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
The Village PantryRetailers - other · 378 Northdown Road, Margate, Kent · CT9 3PQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Your Event's GroupOther catering premises · CT12
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Captain DigbyOther catering premises · Whiteness Road, Broadstairs, Kent · CT10 3QH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Chippy on the HillRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 29A Victoria Road, Ramsgate, Kent · CT11 8PP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Thanet

Royal Harbour Ramsgate BrasserieRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Harbour Lights Restaraunt, East Pier, The Royal Harbour, Ramsgate · CT11 8LS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 May 2026
Queen's KebabTakeaway/sandwich shop · 86 Queen Street, Ramsgate, Kent · CT11 9ER
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 April 2026
Lotus Indian CuisineTakeaway/sandwich shop · 39 Albion Street, Broadstairs, Kent · CT10 1NE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 October 2025
Westgate United Services ClubPub/bar/nightclub · 23 St Mildreds Road, Westgate On Sea, Kent · CT8 8RE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 May 2025
Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 105 High Street, Margate, Kent · CT9 1JT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 March 2026
PressRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 33A Station Road, Westgate On Sea, Kent · CT8 8RB
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 May 2025
Westbrook Food and WineRetailers - other · 77-79 Canterbury Road, Margate, Kent · CT9 5AX
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 November 2023
Fresh Quality FoodsRetailers - other · 106 Northdown Road, Margate, Kent · CT9 2RE
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 June 2024

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 1,522 real Food Standards Agency records for Thanet, of which 1,472 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.