Tiger Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Folkestone and Hythe
Tiger Inn 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 31 March 2025, 15 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: Tiger Inn Whiteways, Stowting, TN25 6BA
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts Tiger Inn 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% | ← Tiger Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Tiger Inn 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 Tiger Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stowting Church of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| The Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 February 2026 |
| Bracken & Bloom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| In The Sticks Childcare Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Five Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Little Rock on the Road Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2023 |
| The Taste of Thailand Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Woodlands Poultry Farm Manufacturers/packers | 1.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Tiger Inn
What is Tiger Inn's food hygiene rating?
Tiger Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 31 March 2025.
Is Tiger Inn 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 Tiger Inn last inspected?
Tiger Inn was last inspected on 31 March 2025, 15 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 Tiger Inn?
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 Tiger Inn 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 Tiger Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Tiger Inn 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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