Harbour Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Folkestone and Hythe
Harbour Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: True Briton 24-26 Harbour Street, Folkestone, CT20 1QN
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts Harbour Inn among the 958 places in Folkestone and Hythe holding top marks, 84% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 958 | 84% | ← Harbour Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 144 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Harbour Inn none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Harbour Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2023 |
| Churchills Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2023 |
| Diamond Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| El Cortador Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Burrito Buoy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Floc Brewing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2024 |
| Curry Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Androus Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
Questions about Harbour Inn
What is Harbour Inn's food hygiene rating?
Harbour Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 30 December 2024.
Is Harbour Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harbour Inn last inspected?
Harbour Inn was last inspected on 30 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Folkestone and Hythe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Harbour Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harbour Inn compare to other places in Folkestone and Hythe?
84% of the 1,140 rated food businesses in Folkestone and Hythe hold the top rating of 5, and Harbour Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Harbour Inn and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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