In The Sticks Childcare food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Folkestone and Hythe
In The Sticks Childcare holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 February 2026, 4 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: Little Hemsted Woodland Road, Lyminge, CT18 8DL
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts In The Sticks Childcare 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% | ← In The Sticks Childcare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 In The Sticks Childcare 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 In The Sticks Childcare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stowting Church of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Tiger Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Lord Whisky Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 June 2025 |
| Lyminge Church of England Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Coach & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 October 2025 |
| Nivash Petroleum Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Woodlands Poultry Farm Manufacturers/packers | 1.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lyminge Food & Wine Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
Questions about In The Sticks Childcare
What is In The Sticks Childcare's food hygiene rating?
In The Sticks Childcare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 18 February 2026.
Is In The Sticks Childcare 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was In The Sticks Childcare last inspected?
In The Sticks Childcare was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 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 In The Sticks Childcare?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 In The Sticks Childcare 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 In The Sticks Childcare is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects In The Sticks Childcare 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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