Broadmead Road Stores (Londis) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Folkestone and Hythe
Broadmead Road Stores (Londis) holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 22 December 2025, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 17 Broadmead Road, Folkestone, CT19 5AL
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
A 1 is rare: only 4 of 1,140 rated places in Folkestone and Hythe score this low, about one in 285. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 958 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 62 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ← Broadmead Road Stores (Londis) | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Broadmead Road Stores (Londis) the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Broadmead Road Stores (Londis), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Shop Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Foco Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Feisler/Chinese Convenience Store Other catering premises | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Central Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Blackbull Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
| F51 Sports Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Arthur Court - ACL Homes Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Bouverie News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about Broadmead Road Stores (Londis)
What is Broadmead Road Stores (Londis)'s food hygiene rating?
Broadmead Road Stores (Londis) has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 22 December 2025.
Is Broadmead Road Stores (Londis) safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Broadmead Road Stores (Londis) last inspected?
Broadmead Road Stores (Londis) was last inspected on 22 December 2025, 6 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 Broadmead Road Stores (Londis)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Broadmead Road Stores (Londis) 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 Broadmead Road Stores (Londis) holds a 1. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Broadmead Road Stores (Londis) 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Folkestone and Hythe, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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