The Ship food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Folkestone and Hythe
The Ship 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 30 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Ship 23 the Stade, Folkestone, CT19 6AB
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts The Ship 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 Ship | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Ship 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 Ship, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchills Pub/bar/nightclub | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2023 |
| Bella Vita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2023 |
| Diamond Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Floc Brewing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2024 |
| ClucknCow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| El Cortador Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Burrito Buoy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Curry Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
Questions about The Ship
What is The Ship's food hygiene rating?
The Ship has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 30 August 2024.
Is The Ship 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 Ship last inspected?
The Ship was last inspected on 30 August 2024, 22 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 The Ship?
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 The Ship 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 Ship is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects The Ship 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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