The Golden Arrow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Folkestone and Hythe
The Golden Arrow 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 10 January 2025, 18 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 Golden Arrow 89 Enbrook Valley, Folkestone, CT20 3NE
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts The Golden Arrow 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 Golden Arrow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Golden Arrow 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 Golden Arrow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB's Mini Market Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| coffee.nailed Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Cappadocia BBQ Meze Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Beanos Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Esso Garage - Londis / Subway / Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Aspendos Cheriton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2023 |
| Daows Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
Questions about The Golden Arrow
What is The Golden Arrow's food hygiene rating?
The Golden Arrow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 10 January 2025.
Is The Golden Arrow 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 Golden Arrow last inspected?
The Golden Arrow was last inspected on 10 January 2025, 18 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 Golden Arrow?
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 Golden Arrow 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 Golden Arrow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects The Golden Arrow 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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