The Butt of Sherry food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Folkestone and Hythe
The Butt of Sherry 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 20 April 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.
Address: The Butt of Sherry 3-5 Theatre Street, Hythe, CT21 5LD
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts The Butt of Sherry 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 Butt of Sherry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Butt of Sherry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hythe Butchers Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Brooks Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Chocolate Deli Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Cats Protection - Hythe Charity Shop Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Bank Street News & Deli Retailers - other | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2022 |
| Gingers Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
Questions about The Butt of Sherry
What is The Butt of Sherry's food hygiene rating?
The Butt of Sherry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 20 April 2026.
Is The Butt of Sherry 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 Butt of Sherry last inspected?
The Butt of Sherry was last inspected on 20 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Folkestone and Hythe Council rather than by the business.
How does The Butt of Sherry 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 Butt of Sherry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects The Butt of Sherry 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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