Margate has 572 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
98% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 94% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, other catering premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 23 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 34% of food businesses in Margate.
64 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
30 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate | 394 | 5/5 | 97% |
| Broadstairs | 243 | 4.9/5 | 95% |
| Minster (Thanet) | 46 | 4.9/5 | 93% |
| Kent | 16 | 4.8/5 | 83% |
| Cliffs End | 12 | 4.8/5 | 83% |
There are currently 572 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Margate, out of 619,474 rated establishments across the UK.
In Margate, the average hygiene rating is 4.9/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 94% of rated businesses in Margate hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Margate are carried out by Thanet. 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 Margate was last updated on 14 May 2026.