Honest Johns food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Folkestone and Hythe
Honest Johns holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 June 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: Park Inn 2 Radnor Park Road, Folkestone, CT19 5AU
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts Honest Johns 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% | ← Honest Johns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Honest Johns 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 Honest Johns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feisler/Chinese Convenience Store Other catering premises | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Central Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Arthur Court - ACL Homes Caring Premises | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Camelot Lodge - ACL Homes Caring Premises | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| EKC Folkestone College School/college/university | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2017 |
| American Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Earlscliffe School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Foco Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
Questions about Honest Johns
What is Honest Johns's food hygiene rating?
Honest Johns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 14 June 2024.
Is Honest Johns 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Honest Johns last inspected?
Honest Johns was last inspected on 14 June 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.
What did the inspector find at Honest Johns?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Honest Johns 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 Honest Johns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Honest Johns 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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