Wells House Nursing Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Folkestone and Hythe
Wells House Nursing Home 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 11 March 2025, 16 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: Spade House Radnor Cliff Crescent, Folkestone, CT20 2JQ
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts Wells House Nursing Home 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% | ← Wells House Nursing Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Wells House Nursing Home 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 Wells House Nursing Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brampton Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Docker Taproom Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| Cumbria House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Burlington Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| AB's Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| Army - Junior Ranks Mess (Everest Restaurant) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2019 |
| Army - Officers Mess Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2019 |
| Army - Premier Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
Questions about Wells House Nursing Home
What is Wells House Nursing Home's food hygiene rating?
Wells House Nursing Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 11 March 2025.
Is Wells House Nursing Home 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 Wells House Nursing Home last inspected?
Wells House Nursing Home was last inspected on 11 March 2025, 16 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 Wells House Nursing Home?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wells House Nursing Home 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 Wells House Nursing Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Wells House Nursing Home 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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