Herne has 21 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
95% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 85% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, pub/bar/nightclub establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 3 inspected premises.
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises is the most common category, accounting for 35% of food businesses in Herne.
1 establishment has been inspected in the last 90 days.
Showing 1–21 of 21 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury | 600 | 4.7/5 | 77% |
| Whitstable | 295 | 4.6/5 | 74% |
| Herne Bay | 241 | 4.6/5 | 75% |
| Waltham | 38 | 5/5 | 97% |
| Sturry | 36 | 4.7/5 | 81% |
| Chartham | 22 | 4.3/5 | 53% |
There are currently 21 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Herne, out of 623,351 rated establishments across the UK.
In Herne, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 85% of rated businesses in Herne hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Herne 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 was last updated on 24 May 2026.