Folkestone Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Folkestone and Hythe
Folkestone Academy 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 2 October 2024, 21 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: Folkestone Academy Academy Lane, Folkestone, CT19 5FP
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts Folkestone Academy 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% | ← Folkestone Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Folkestone Academy 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 Folkestone Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Docker Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| D1 Coffee Shop & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Docker Brewery & Tap Room Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Cookhouse & Pub, The Brickfield Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| EKC Folkestone College School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2017 |
| Blackbull Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
| Foco Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
Questions about Folkestone Academy
What is Folkestone Academy's food hygiene rating?
Folkestone Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 2 October 2024.
Is Folkestone Academy 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 Folkestone Academy last inspected?
Folkestone Academy was last inspected on 2 October 2024, 21 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 Folkestone Academy?
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 Folkestone Academy 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 Folkestone Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Folkestone Academy 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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