The City of London food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Folkestone and Hythe
The City of London holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The City of London 68-70 High Street, Dymchurch, TN29 0NL
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts The City of London 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% | ← The City of London | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The City of London 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 The City of London, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 19 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 September 2025 |
| The Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| The Galley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| Bucket & Spade Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Sweet Memories Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 July 2025 |
| Arcade Gift Shop Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Beach 48 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2025 |
| Dymchurch Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
Questions about The City of London
What is The City of London's food hygiene rating?
The City of London has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 19 January 2024.
Is The City of London 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The City of London last inspected?
The City of London was last inspected on 19 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 The City of London?
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 The City of London 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 The City of London is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects The City of London 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
The City of London is one of 40 rated food businesses in Dymchurch. See every hygiene rating in Dymchurch →
Folkestone and Hythe inspects and rates 1,284 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Folkestone and Hythe →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
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