University College For The Creative Art

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-10-07

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

University College For The Creative Art is a school/college/university located at Kent Institute Of Art And Design, New Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3AN, in the Canterbury City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 7 October 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Canterbury City oversees 1,658 registered food businesses, of which 82% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Canterbury City is 4.7 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
Kent Institute Of Art And Design, New Dover Road, Canterbury
Postcode
CT1 3AN
Local Authority
Canterbury City
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1102565

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of University College For The Creative Art?

University College For The Creative Art has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Canterbury City.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was University College For The Creative Art last inspected?

University College For The Creative Art was last inspected on 2025-10-07. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is University College For The Creative Art located?

University College For The Creative Art is located at Kent Institute Of Art And Design, New Dover Road, Canterbury , CT1 3AN, in the Canterbury City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CT1 postcode area.