Shepway Foodbank food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Folkestone and Hythe
Shepway Foodbank holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 March 2022, more than 4 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: Hythe Town Football Club Fort Road, Hythe, CT21 6JS
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts Shepway Foodbank 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% | ← Shepway Foodbank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Shepway Foodbank 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 Shepway Foodbank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hythe Town Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Chens Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2023 |
| RH&DR Hythe Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2024 |
| Little Explorers Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Hythe Bay Children's Centre Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Hythe Bay Church of England Primary School and Children Centre School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Sainsburys Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
Questions about Shepway Foodbank
What is Shepway Foodbank's food hygiene rating?
Shepway Foodbank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 8 March 2022.
Is Shepway Foodbank 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shepway Foodbank last inspected?
Shepway Foodbank was last inspected on 8 March 2022, more than 4 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 Shepway Foodbank?
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 Shepway Foodbank 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 Shepway Foodbank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Shepway Foodbank 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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