Turner Free School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Folkestone and Hythe
Turner Free School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 March 2026, 3 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: Turner Free School Tile Kiln Lane, Folkestone, CT19 4PB
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts Turner Free School 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% | ← Turner Free School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Turner Free School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Gate Yummy Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Beanos Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Costa Other catering premises | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Esso Garage - Londis / Subway / Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Aspendos Cheriton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2023 |
| Cappadocia BBQ Meze Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Age UK Folkestone Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Captain Webb Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
Questions about Turner Free School
What is Turner Free School's food hygiene rating?
Turner Free School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 18 March 2026.
Is Turner Free School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Turner Free School last inspected?
Turner Free School was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Folkestone and Hythe Council rather than by the business.
How does Turner Free School 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 Turner Free School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Turner Free School 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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