Willow Cottage B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Folkestone and Hythe
Willow Cottage B&B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 January 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: 24 Mill Road, Dymchurch, TN29 0NY
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts Willow Cottage B&B 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% | ← Willow Cottage B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Willow Cottage B&B 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 Willow Cottage B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Corner House Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Marsh Mellow Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Dymchurch Village Store Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2020 |
| Dymchurch Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 March 2025 |
| Tandoori Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Smugglers Chest Retailers - other | 113 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Willow Cottage B&B
What is Willow Cottage B&B's food hygiene rating?
Willow Cottage B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 18 January 2024.
Is Willow Cottage B&B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Willow Cottage B&B last inspected?
Willow Cottage B&B was last inspected on 18 January 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 Willow Cottage B&B?
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 Willow Cottage B&B 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 Willow Cottage B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Willow Cottage B&B 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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