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The Laughing Barrel

Pub or bar · 35A Summerfield Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 3EZ

Food hygiene rating
012345
Urgent improvementVery good

Good. What a 4 means. Inspected 15 Aug 2024 by Thanet council.

Badges

Well managedBest score for food safety management
5-star streakRated 5 at three inspections in a row
Most improvedRating went up at the last inspection

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What the inspector found

Handling and storing foodGenerally satisfactory
Cleanliness and condition of premisesVery good
Management of food safetyVery good

Shorter bar is better. FHRS points: hygiene 10, structural 0, management 0.

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