Marsh Mellow food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Folkestone and Hythe
Marsh Mellow holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Marsh Mellow was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 11 High Street, Dymchurch, TN29 0NH
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts Marsh Mellow 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% | ← Marsh Mellow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Marsh Mellow 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 Marsh Mellow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner House Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Dymchurch Village Store Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2020 |
| Tandoori Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Dymchurch Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 March 2025 |
| Smugglers Chest Retailers - other | 43 yards away | Exempt | |
| Lambys Seafood Stall Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 September 2025 |
| Ocean Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 56 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 September 2025 |
| The Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
Questions about Marsh Mellow
What is Marsh Mellow's food hygiene rating?
Marsh Mellow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Marsh Mellow 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marsh Mellow last inspected?
Marsh Mellow was last inspected on 4 June 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 Marsh Mellow?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marsh Mellow 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 Marsh Mellow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Marsh Mellow 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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