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The Four Fathoms food hygiene rating

The Four Fathoms

Four Fathoms Hotel
2 High Street
Herne Bay
Kent
CT6 5LH
Inspected 15 July 2026

Food hygiene rating

Rated by Canterbury City

Current
3

Generally satisfactory

Hygiene standards were generally satisfactory when inspected.

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At a glance

Business summary

The Four Fathoms in Canterbury City currently has a food hygiene rating of 3 (Generally satisfactory). The latest published inspection was carried out on 15 July 2026. The Four Fathoms is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at Four Fathoms Hotel, 2 High Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5LH.

Business name
The Four Fathoms
Business type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Local authority
Canterbury City
Scheme
Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
Rating date
15 July 2026
FHRS ID
1375604
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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

15 July 2026

Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.

Hygienic food handling

Generally satisfactory

Includes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.

Cleanliness and condition

Generally satisfactory

Covers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.

Management of food safety

Generally satisfactory

Considers staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.

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Previous records

Rating history

The Four Fathoms has received a food hygiene rating of 3 at its two most recent recorded inspections.

Inspection dateRatingDescriptionStatus
15 July 2026 3 Generally satisfactory Current
20 January 2025 3 Generally satisfactory Previous