The Little Scoop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Folkestone and Hythe
The Little Scoop 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 26 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 17 Fleming Way, Folkestone, CT19 6JX
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts The Little Scoop 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% | ← The Little Scoop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Little Scoop 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 The Little Scoop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Community Fridge Other catering premises | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2022 |
| Folkestone Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Black Bull - Hungry Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Folkestone Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2021 |
| Docker Brewery & Tap Room Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Caretech - Martello Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| D1 Coffee Shop & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Blackbull Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
Questions about The Little Scoop
What is The Little Scoop's food hygiene rating?
The Little Scoop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 26 November 2024.
Is The Little Scoop 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 The Little Scoop last inspected?
The Little Scoop was last inspected on 26 November 2024, 19 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 The Little Scoop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Little Scoop 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 The Little Scoop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects The Little Scoop 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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