Food hygiene ratings in Folkestone and Hythe
Folkestone and Hythe inspects and rates 1,284 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,140 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 144 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Folkestone and Hythe
Standards here are high: 84% of rated businesses in Folkestone and Hythe hold the top score of 5, and 94% hold a 4 or better. 9 businesses, under 1% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 958 | 84% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 10% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 62 | 5% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Towns in Folkestone and Hythe
Food hygiene ratings for each town Folkestone and Hythe inspects.
- Folkestone 519 places
- Hythe 128 places
- New Romney 53 places
- Dymchurch 40 places
- Lydd 35 places
- Sandgate 34 places
- Hawkinge 26 places
- Littlestone 17 places
- Sellindge 17 places
- Greatstone 16 places
Recently inspected in Folkestone and Hythe
The most recent inspections published by Folkestone and Hythe, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking House | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 June 2026 |
| Esso Garage - Londis / Subway / Greggs | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| For The Love Of Cake | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Sundaes in Dymchurch | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Marsh Mellow | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Smart Local | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Coppers | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 4 - Good | 4 June 2026 |
| Lake View Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Warren Inn | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Tudor Lodge | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Golden Gate | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 4 - Good | 1 June 2026 |
| Marsh Confectionery/Ice-cream/Catering Mobiles | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Folkestone and Hythe
The lowest-rated food businesses in Folkestone and Hythe are listed below. 4 businesses hold a 1, major improvement necessary. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romney Marshes Honey | Manufacturers/packers | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 March 2026 |
| Broadmead Road Stores (Londis) | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 December 2025 |
| Hoshi Convenience Store | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 December 2025 |
| Kollectiv / Beton Collective CIC | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in Folkestone and Hythe
How many food businesses does Folkestone and Hythe rate?
Folkestone and Hythe publishes food hygiene ratings for 1,284 businesses, of which 1,140 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Folkestone and Hythe?
84% of rated businesses in Folkestone and Hythe hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Folkestone and Hythe have a bad hygiene rating?
9 food businesses in Folkestone and Hythe hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 4 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Folkestone and Hythe?
Environmental health officers employed by Folkestone and Hythe carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Folkestone and Hythe
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-06-10. Browse all UK councils →