Lake View Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Folkestone and Hythe
Lake View Cafe 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 3 June 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.
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: Action Water Sports Lake 1 Dengemarsh Road, Lydd, TN29 9JH
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts Lake View Cafe 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% | ← Lake View Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lake View Cafe 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 Lake View Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fit Em In Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Heron Park Venue Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Herons Park Camping Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Lydd Kart Circuit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2021 |
| Lydd Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Army - Lydd 20 (Other Ranks Mess) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Army - Tri Bar Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Ess Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about Lake View Cafe
What is Lake View Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Lake View Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Lake View Cafe 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 Lake View Cafe last inspected?
Lake View Cafe was last inspected on 3 June 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 Lake View Cafe?
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 Lake View Cafe 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 Lake View Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Lake View Cafe 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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