Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Chimney Pot food hygiene rating
The Chimney Pot
189 High Street
Herne Bay
Kent
CT6 5AF Inspected 21 September 2025
Herne Bay
Kent
CT6 5AF Inspected 21 September 2025
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 Chimney Pot in Canterbury City currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 21 September 2025. The Chimney Pot is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at 189 High Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5AF.
- Business name
- The Chimney Pot
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Canterbury City
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 21 September 2025
- FHRS ID
- 1745119
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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
21 September 2025
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 Chimney Pot has received a food hygiene rating of 5 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 September 2025 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 27 September 2024 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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