The Marsh Maze food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Folkestone and Hythe
The Marsh Maze 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 25 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Haguelands Farm Burmarsh Road, Burmarsh
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts The Marsh Maze 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 Marsh Maze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Marsh Maze 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 Marsh Maze, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pipers Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Waterside Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 September 2025 |
| Romney Marsh Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2012 |
| Shepherd & Crook Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 January 2026 |
| Ship Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| Old Rectory Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Fallow Fields Camping Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Dymchurch Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
Questions about The Marsh Maze
What is The Marsh Maze's food hygiene rating?
The Marsh Maze has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 25 July 2024.
Is The Marsh Maze 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 Marsh Maze last inspected?
The Marsh Maze was last inspected on 25 July 2024, 23 months 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 Marsh Maze?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Marsh Maze 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 Marsh Maze is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects The Marsh Maze 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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