Rania Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Folkestone and Hythe
Rania Market 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 23 May 2023, more than 3 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: 16-18 Guildhall Street, Folkestone, CT20 1DZ
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
In Folkestone and Hythe, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Rania Market 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% | ← Rania Market | |
| 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 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 Rania Market 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 Rania Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euro Market Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2020 |
| Aya Supermarket Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Django's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| East Kent Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| County Fayre Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2023 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
Questions about Rania Market
What is Rania Market's food hygiene rating?
Rania Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 23 May 2023.
Is Rania Market 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 Rania Market last inspected?
Rania Market was last inspected on 23 May 2023, more than 3 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 Rania Market?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rania Market 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 Rania Market holds a 4. 111 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Rania Market 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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