The Curious Cat

Herne Common

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Curious Cat scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Very good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 22 September 2025 by Canterbury City.

What does this rating mean?

The Curious Cat in Herne Common has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

First And Last,
Canterbury Road,
Herne Common,
Kent,
CT6 7JU

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Curious Cat. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Curious Cat?

Food hygiene at The Curious Cat is inspected by Canterbury City, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.canterbury.gov.uk.

Questions about The Curious Cat

What is The Curious Cat’s food hygiene rating?

The Curious Cat has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 22 September 2025.

When was The Curious Cat last inspected?

The Curious Cat was last inspected by Canterbury City on 22 September 2025.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.