The Lifeboat Ale and Cider House
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The Lifeboat Ale and Cider House is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 1 Market Street, Margate, Kent, CT9 1EU, in the Thanet local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 15 June 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Thanet oversees 1,490 registered food businesses, of which 98% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Thanet is 4.9 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.
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What is the food hygiene rating of The Lifeboat Ale and Cider House?
The Lifeboat Ale and Cider House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Thanet.
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 The Lifeboat Ale and Cider House last inspected?
The Lifeboat Ale and Cider House was last inspected on 2024-06-15. 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 The Lifeboat Ale and Cider House located?
The Lifeboat Ale and Cider House is located at 1 Market Street, Margate, Kent , CT9 1EU, in the Thanet local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CT9 postcode area.