The Smack Inn
Kent
Middle of the road
The breakdown
Last inspected on 21 May 2025 by Canterbury City.
Rating over time
We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Smack Inn, from October 2020 to May 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2020 to 3 in 2025.
| Inspection date | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 5 / 5 | Very good | |
| 3 / 5 | Generally satisfactory |
What does this rating mean?
The Smack Inn in Kent has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.
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?
34-36 Middle Wall,Whitstable,
Kent,
CT5 1BJ
This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Smack Inn. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.
Who inspects The Smack Inn?
Food hygiene at The Smack Inn is inspected by Canterbury City, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.canterbury.gov.uk.
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