Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Vintage Empire food hygiene rating
The Vintage Empire
104 High Street
Herne Bay
CT6 5LE Inspected 18 September 2026
Herne Bay
CT6 5LE Inspected 18 September 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Canterbury City
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Vintage Empire in Canterbury City currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 18 September 2026. The Vintage Empire is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at 104 High Street, Herne Bay, CT6 5LE.
- Business name
- The Vintage Empire
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Canterbury City
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 18 September 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1103195
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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
18 September 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
The Vintage Empire has received a food hygiene rating of 5 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 September 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 6 November 2023 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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