Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
Samphire food hygiene rating
Samphire
4 High Street
Whitstable
CT5 1BQ Inspected 8 July 2026
Whitstable
CT5 1BQ Inspected 8 July 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Canterbury City
4
Good
Hygiene standards were good when this business was inspected.
At a glance
Business summary
Samphire in Canterbury City currently has a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 8 July 2026. Samphire is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at 4 High Street, Whitstable, CT5 1BQ.
- Business name
- Samphire
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Canterbury City
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 8 July 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1102707
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
8 July 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Generally satisfactoryCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Generally satisfactoryConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
Samphire currently has a food hygiene rating of 4, compared with a rating of 5 at its previous recorded inspection.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 July 2026 | 4 | Good | Current |
| 27 January 2025 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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