East Kent Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Folkestone and Hythe
East Kent Arms 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 21 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: East Kent Arms 21 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 1SB
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts East Kent Arms 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% | ← East Kent Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 East Kent Arms 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 East Kent Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2023 |
| Euro Market Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2020 |
| Aya Supermarket Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Django's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| County Fayre Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
Questions about East Kent Arms
What is East Kent Arms's food hygiene rating?
East Kent Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 21 February 2024.
Is East Kent Arms 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 East Kent Arms last inspected?
East Kent Arms was last inspected on 21 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 East Kent Arms?
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 East Kent Arms 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 East Kent Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects East Kent Arms 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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