The Little Fish & Chip Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Folkestone and Hythe
The Little Fish & Chip Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 February 2026, 4 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: 62 Canterbury Road, Folkestone, CT19 5NL
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts The Little Fish & Chip Shop 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% | ← The Little Fish & Chip Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Little Fish & Chip Shop 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 The Little Fish & Chip Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| D'Agostinis Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Black Bull - Hungry Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Delish Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Blackbull Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
| Dover Road Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2021 |
| Chummys Cookhouse Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Caretech - Martello Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Foco Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
Questions about The Little Fish & Chip Shop
What is The Little Fish & Chip Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Little Fish & Chip Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 27 February 2026.
Is The Little Fish & Chip Shop 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Little Fish & Chip Shop last inspected?
The Little Fish & Chip Shop was last inspected on 27 February 2026, 4 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 The Little Fish & Chip Shop?
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 The Little Fish & Chip Shop 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 The Little Fish & Chip Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects The Little Fish & Chip Shop 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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