Harbour Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Folkestone and Hythe
Harbour Mini Market holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 21 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: 7 Lower Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1QJ
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
In Folkestone and Hythe, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Harbour Mini Market sits behind roughly 1,069 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 958 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 62 | 5% | ← Harbour Mini Market | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Harbour Mini 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 Harbour Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2023 |
| El Cortador Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Churchills Pub/bar/nightclub | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2023 |
| Diamond Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| County Fayre Retailers - other | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Django's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Burrito Buoy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| East Kent Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
Questions about Harbour Mini Market
What is Harbour Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Harbour Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 21 May 2024.
Is Harbour Mini Market safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Harbour Mini Market last inspected?
Harbour Mini Market was last inspected on 21 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.
What did the inspector find at Harbour Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harbour Mini 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 Harbour Mini Market holds a 3. 62 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Harbour Mini 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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