Martello Pub food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Folkestone and Hythe
Martello Pub 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 22 June 2026, 2 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: Beach Bank Dymchurch Road, Hythe, CT21 4NE
How this rating has changed
Martello Pub has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 22 June 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 June 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
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 Martello Pub 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% | ← Martello Pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Martello Pub 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 Martello Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Little Hedgehogs Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| D J Foods Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Lenihans Veg Van Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2019 |
| Prince of Wales Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Class Coffee and Alcoholic Beverages Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2020 |
| Unit 1 Riverside Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Botolphs Bridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Hythe Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about Martello Pub
What is Martello Pub's food hygiene rating?
Martello Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 22 June 2026.
Is Martello Pub 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 Martello Pub last inspected?
Martello Pub was last inspected on 22 June 2026, 2 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 Martello Pub?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Martello Pub 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 Martello Pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Martello Pub 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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