Herne Bay has 241 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.6 out of 5, which is in line with the national average of 4.6.
86% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 75% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 11 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 32% of food businesses in Herne Bay.
17 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
9 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury | 600 | 4.7/5 | 78% |
| Whitstable | 295 | 4.6/5 | 74% |
| Waltham | 38 | 5/5 | 96% |
| Sturry | 36 | 4.7/5 | 81% |
| Chartham | 22 | 4.3/5 | 53% |
| Herne | 21 | 4.8/5 | 85% |
There are currently 241 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Herne Bay, out of 620,621 rated establishments across the UK.
In Herne Bay, the average hygiene rating is 4.6/5 — in line with the national average of 4.6/5. 75% of rated businesses in Herne Bay hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Herne Bay are carried out by Canterbury City. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Herne Bay was last updated on 17 May 2026.