Valiant Sailor food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Folkestone and Hythe
Valiant Sailor 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 2 December 2025, 7 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: Valiant Sailor New Dover Road, Capel-le-Ferne, CT18 7JJ
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts Valiant Sailor 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% | ← Valiant Sailor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Valiant Sailor 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 Valiant Sailor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Caretech - Martello Centre Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Folkestone Community Fridge Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2022 |
| Capel Le Ferne Farmers Market Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Folkestone Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2021 |
| D'Agostinis Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Black Bull - Hungry Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Valiant Sailor
What is Valiant Sailor's food hygiene rating?
Valiant Sailor has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 2 December 2025.
Is Valiant Sailor 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 Valiant Sailor last inspected?
Valiant Sailor was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 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 Valiant Sailor?
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 Valiant Sailor 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 Valiant Sailor is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Valiant Sailor 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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