Old School Blu's food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Folkestone and Hythe
Old School Blu's holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The mobile caterer 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 26 August 2025, 10 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: Unit 8 Adams Court Mountfield Road, Mountfield Industrial Estate, New Romney, TN28 8LH
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
In Folkestone and Hythe, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Old School Blu's 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% | ← Old School Blu's | |
| 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 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 Old School Blu's 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 Old School Blu's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabellas Kitchen Other catering premises | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Romney Marsh Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Seaside Playcafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Captain Howey Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Orlandos Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Diamond Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Rod and Line Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about Old School Blu's
What is Old School Blu's's food hygiene rating?
Old School Blu's has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 26 August 2025.
Is Old School Blu's safe to eat at?
A 3 means the mobile caterer 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 Old School Blu's last inspected?
Old School Blu's was last inspected on 26 August 2025, 10 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 Old School Blu's?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old School Blu's 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 Old School Blu's holds a 3. 62 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Old School Blu's 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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