The Tearooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Folkestone and Hythe
The Tearooms 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 16 November 2023, 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: 29-33 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1AL
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts The Tearooms 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% | ← The Tearooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Tearooms 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 The Tearooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Kent Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2023 |
| Euro Market Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2020 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Aya Supermarket Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Django's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Aspendos Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2022 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
Questions about The Tearooms
What is The Tearooms's food hygiene rating?
The Tearooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 16 November 2023.
Is The Tearooms 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 The Tearooms last inspected?
The Tearooms was last inspected on 16 November 2023, 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 The Tearooms?
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 The Tearooms 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 The Tearooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects The Tearooms 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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