Arthur Court - ACL Homes food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Folkestone and Hythe
Arthur Court - ACL Homes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 November 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: 22-24 Christ Church Road, Folkestone, CT20 2SL
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts Arthur Court - ACL Homes 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% | ← Arthur Court - ACL Homes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Arthur Court - ACL Homes 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 Arthur Court - ACL Homes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camelot Lodge - ACL Homes Caring Premises | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Central Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Feisler/Chinese Convenience Store Other catering premises | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Bouverie Village Store Retailers - other | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Ali Baba Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Buttys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Bouverie Tap Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Annapurna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2024 |
Questions about Arthur Court - ACL Homes
What is Arthur Court - ACL Homes's food hygiene rating?
Arthur Court - ACL Homes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 18 November 2024.
Is Arthur Court - ACL Homes 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Arthur Court - ACL Homes last inspected?
Arthur Court - ACL Homes was last inspected on 18 November 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 Arthur Court - ACL Homes?
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 Arthur Court - ACL Homes 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 Arthur Court - ACL Homes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Arthur Court - ACL Homes 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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