Little Baoboba food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Folkestone and Hythe
Little Baoboba 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 22 May 2024, 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: The Goods Yard Folkestone Harbour Harbour Approach Road, Folkestone
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts Little Baoboba 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% | ← Little Baoboba | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Little Baoboba, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ClucknCow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Floc Brewing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2024 |
| Churchills Pub/bar/nightclub | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2023 |
| Bella Vita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2023 |
| Diamond Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| El Cortador Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Burrito Buoy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| County Fayre Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about Little Baoboba
What is Little Baoboba's food hygiene rating?
Little Baoboba has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 22 May 2024.
Is Little Baoboba 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 Little Baoboba last inspected?
Little Baoboba was last inspected on 22 May 2024, 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.
How does Little Baoboba 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 Little Baoboba is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Little Baoboba 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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