Florences Artisan Bakery food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Folkestone and Hythe
Florences Artisan Bakery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 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: 162 High Street, Hythe, CT21 5JR
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
In Folkestone and Hythe, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Florences Artisan Bakery 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% | ← Florences Artisan Bakery | |
| 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 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 Florences Artisan Bakery 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 Florences Artisan Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cats Protection - Hythe Charity Shop Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Hythe Butchers Retailers - other | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Hythe Pantry - Rainbow Centre Distributors/Transporters | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2022 |
| Brooks Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Chocolate Deli Retailers - other | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Housing 21 Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Florences Artisan Bakery
What is Florences Artisan Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Florences Artisan Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 16 November 2023.
Is Florences Artisan Bakery 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Florences Artisan Bakery last inspected?
Florences Artisan Bakery 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 Florences Artisan Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Florences Artisan Bakery 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 Florences Artisan Bakery holds a 4. 111 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Florences Artisan Bakery 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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