Dres Caribbean Kitchen

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-08-01

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Dres Caribbean Kitchen is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at Unit 15 The South Quay Shed, South Quay Whitstable Harbour, Harbour Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AB, in the Canterbury City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 1 August 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 takeaway or sandwich shop, this business is assessed on food preparation practices, packaging hygiene, temperature control during storage and delivery, and the cleanliness of preparation areas. 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
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Address
Unit 15 The South Quay Shed, South Quay Whitstable Harbour, Harbour Street, Whitstable
Postcode
CT5 1AB
Local Authority
Canterbury City
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1641465

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Dres Caribbean Kitchen?

Dres Caribbean Kitchen 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 takeaway/sandwich shop?

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 Dres Caribbean Kitchen last inspected?

Dres Caribbean Kitchen was last inspected on 2025-08-01. 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 Dres Caribbean Kitchen located?

Dres Caribbean Kitchen is located at Unit 15 The South Quay Shed, South Quay 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.