University Of Kent Rutherford Dining Hall

Canterbury

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

University Of Kent Rutherford Dining Hall scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Very good

Last inspected on 26 September 2025 by Canterbury City.

What does this rating mean?

University Of Kent Rutherford Dining Hall in Canterbury 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?

Rutherford College,
Giles Lane,
Canterbury,
Kent,
CT2 7NX

University Of Kent Rutherford Dining Hall Hygiene Rating - 5/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for University Of Kent Rutherford Dining Hall. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects University Of Kent Rutherford Dining Hall?

Food hygiene at University Of Kent Rutherford Dining Hall is inspected by Canterbury City, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.canterbury.gov.uk.

Questions about University Of Kent Rutherford Dining Hall

What is University Of Kent Rutherford Dining Hall’s food hygiene rating?

University Of Kent Rutherford Dining Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 26 September 2025.

When was University Of Kent Rutherford Dining Hall last inspected?

University Of Kent Rutherford Dining Hall was last inspected by Canterbury City on 26 September 2025.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

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.