Max Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Folkestone and Hythe
Max Supermarket holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 17 March 2026, 3 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: 20 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DP
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
In Folkestone and Hythe, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Max Supermarket 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% | ← Max Supermarket | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Max Supermarket 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 Max Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots Retailers - other | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2023 |
| East Kent Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Euro Market Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2020 |
| Aya Supermarket Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Bouverie News Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about Max Supermarket
What is Max Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Max Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 17 March 2026.
Is Max Supermarket 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Max Supermarket last inspected?
Max Supermarket was last inspected on 17 March 2026, 3 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 Max Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Max Supermarket 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 Max Supermarket holds a 4. 111 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Max Supermarket 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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