The Twelve Taps
Squeaky clean
The breakdown
Last inspected on 22 July 2026 by Canterbury City.
Rating over time
We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Twelve Taps, from May 2019 to July 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 5 in 2019 to 5 in 2026.
| Inspection date | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 5 / 5 | Very good | |
| 5 / 5 | Very good |
What does this rating mean?
The Twelve Taps has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.
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?
102 High Street,Whitstable,
CT5 1AZ
This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Twelve Taps. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.
Who inspects The Twelve Taps?
Food hygiene at The Twelve Taps 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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