Prince of Wales Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Folkestone and Hythe
Prince of Wales 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 13 December 2024, 19 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: Prince of Wales Inn Dymchurch Road, Hythe, CT21 6PG
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts Prince of Wales 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% | ← Prince of Wales 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 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 Prince of Wales 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 Prince of Wales Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenihans Veg Van Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2019 |
| Hythe Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Happy Little Hedgehogs Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Little Explorers Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2023 |
| Hythe Town Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Shepway Foodbank Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2022 |
| Chens Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
Questions about Prince of Wales Inn
What is Prince of Wales Inn's food hygiene rating?
Prince of Wales Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 13 December 2024.
Is Prince of Wales 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 Prince of Wales Inn last inspected?
Prince of Wales Inn was last inspected on 13 December 2024, 19 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 Prince of Wales Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Prince of Wales 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 Prince of Wales Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Prince of Wales 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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