Hythe Cellar / Slice Social food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Folkestone and Hythe
Hythe Cellar / Slice Social holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 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: 18A Prospect Road, Hythe, CT21 5NH
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
In Folkestone and Hythe, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Hythe Cellar / Slice Social sits behind roughly 958 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 958 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 10% | ← Hythe Cellar / Slice Social | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Hythe Cellar / Slice Social 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 Hythe Cellar / Slice Social, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Cats Protection - Hythe Charity Shop Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Hythe Butchers Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Brooks Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Chocolate Deli Retailers - other | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Housing 21 Caring Premises | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Bank Street News & Deli Retailers - other | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2022 |
Questions about Hythe Cellar / Slice Social
What is Hythe Cellar / Slice Social's food hygiene rating?
Hythe Cellar / Slice Social has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 17 March 2022.
Is Hythe Cellar / Slice Social safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hythe Cellar / Slice Social last inspected?
Hythe Cellar / Slice Social was last inspected on 17 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 Hythe Cellar / Slice Social?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hythe Cellar / Slice Social 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, while Hythe Cellar / Slice Social holds a 4. 111 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Hythe Cellar / Slice Social 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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