The John, Canterbury
The John is a pub at Underground Bar, Lower Bridge Street, Canterbury, Kent. The John's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City council on 2 April 2025.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- Underground Bar
Lower Bridge Street
Canterbury
Kent - Council
- Canterbury City
- Type
- Pub
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The John’s food hygiene rating
The John's rating is 1 year old.
We have checked The John's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
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Questions about The John
What is the food hygiene rating at The John?
The John's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City council on 2 April 2025. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The John?
The John is at Underground Bar, Lower Bridge Street, Canterbury, Kent, in Canterbury. Canterbury City council is responsible for its food safety inspections.
Is The John's hygiene rating up to date?
The John's rating is 1 year old. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The John on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Canterbury City council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.