Pilgrims Hospice

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-01-09

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

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

Pilgrims Hospice is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Ramsgate Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 4AD, in the Thanet local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 9 January 2025, 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 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
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Ramsgate Road, Margate, Kent
Postcode
CT9 4AD
Local Authority
Thanet
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
637744

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Pilgrims Hospice?

Pilgrims Hospice 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 hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

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 Pilgrims Hospice last inspected?

Pilgrims Hospice was last inspected on 2025-01-09. 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 Pilgrims Hospice located?

Pilgrims Hospice is located at Ramsgate Road, Margate, Kent , CT9 4AD, in the Thanet local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CT9 postcode area.