Sotirios Bar & Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Folkestone and Hythe
Sotirios Bar & Restaurant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 2A Bouverie Road West, Folkestone, CT20 2RX
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts Sotirios Bar & Restaurant 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% | ← Sotirios Bar & Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Sotirios Bar & Restaurant 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 Sotirios Bar & Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annapurna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2024 |
| FARL Pub/bar/nightclub | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Chaos Cards Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Ali Baba Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2018 |
| Bouverie Village Store Retailers - other | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Buttys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Bouverie Tap Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
Questions about Sotirios Bar & Restaurant
What is Sotirios Bar & Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Sotirios Bar & Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 19 June 2024.
Is Sotirios Bar & Restaurant 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sotirios Bar & Restaurant last inspected?
Sotirios Bar & Restaurant was last inspected on 19 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Sotirios Bar & Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sotirios Bar & Restaurant 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 Sotirios Bar & Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Sotirios Bar & Restaurant 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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