Changing Tides food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Folkestone and Hythe
Changing Tides 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
This is a fresh result: Changing Tides was inspected on 31 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Folkestone and Hythe score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Folkestone and Hythe ratings →
Address: Changing Tides Coastal Centre Coast Drive, Greatstone, TN28 8NR
How this rating has changed
Changing Tides was re-inspected on 31 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts Changing Tides among the 985 places in Folkestone and Hythe holding top marks, 85% 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 | 985 | 85% | ← Changing Tides | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 108 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 140 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 Changing Tides 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.
Questions about Changing Tides
What is Changing Tides's food hygiene rating?
Changing Tides has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 31 July 2026.
Is Changing Tides 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 Changing Tides last inspected?
Changing Tides was last inspected on 31 July 2026, a month 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 Changing Tides?
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 Changing Tides compare to other places in Folkestone and Hythe?
85% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Folkestone and Hythe hold the top rating of 5, and Changing Tides is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Changing Tides 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Changing Tides is one of 16 rated food businesses in Greatstone. See every hygiene rating in Greatstone →
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