The Savoury Slice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Folkestone and Hythe
The Savoury Slice holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 4 June 2025, 13 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: 30A Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, CT20 3AP
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
A 2 is rare: only 5 of 1,140 rated places in Folkestone and Hythe score this low, about one in 228. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 958 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 62 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ← The Savoury Slice | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Savoury Slice the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Savoury Slice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Docker Taproom Pub/bar/nightclub | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| Army - Junior Ranks Mess (Everest Restaurant) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2019 |
| Army - Officers Mess Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2019 |
| Army - Premier Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Army - Sergeants Mess Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2019 |
| Earl of Clarendon Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2023 |
| Brampton Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| AB's Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
Questions about The Savoury Slice
What is The Savoury Slice's food hygiene rating?
The Savoury Slice has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 4 June 2025.
Is The Savoury Slice safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Savoury Slice last inspected?
The Savoury Slice was last inspected on 4 June 2025, 13 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 Savoury Slice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Savoury Slice 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, while The Savoury Slice holds a 2. 5 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects The Savoury Slice 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Folkestone and Hythe, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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