Lesters Pub & Restaurant

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-07-31

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Lesters Pub & Restaurant is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Lesters, 162 Ramsgate Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 4EZ, in the Thanet local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 31 July 2024, 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. 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.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
Lesters, 162 Ramsgate Road, Margate, Kent
Postcode
CT9 4EZ
Local Authority
Thanet
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
637762

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Lesters Pub & Restaurant?

Lesters Pub & Restaurant 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 Lesters Pub & Restaurant last inspected?

Lesters Pub & Restaurant was last inspected on 2024-07-31. 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 Lesters Pub & Restaurant located?

Lesters Pub & Restaurant is located at Lesters, 162 Ramsgate Road, Margate, Kent , CT9 4EZ, in the Thanet local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CT9 postcode area.