South Quay Shed
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
South Quay Shed is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Unit 6 The South Quay Shed, Whitstable Harbour, Harbour Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AB, in the Canterbury City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 14 July 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 pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- Unit 6 The South Quay Shed, Whitstable Harbour, Harbour Street, Whitstable
- Postcode
- CT5 1AB
- Local Authority
- Canterbury City
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1500034
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of South Quay Shed?
South Quay Shed 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 pub/bar/nightclub?
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 South Quay Shed last inspected?
South Quay Shed was last inspected on 2025-07-14. 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 South Quay Shed located?
South Quay Shed is located at Unit 6 The South Quay Shed, Whitstable Harbour, Harbour Street, Whitstable , CT5 1AB, in the Canterbury City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CT5 postcode area.