Thorndene food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Folkestone and Hythe
Thorndene 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 21 October 2024, 20 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: Thorndene Canterbury Road, Swingfield, CT15 7HZ
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts Thorndene 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% | ← Thorndene | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Thorndene 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 Thorndene, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Densole Premier Store & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2026 |
| Kid Ease Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| The Old Kent Barn Wedding Venue Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| 3rd Hawkinge Scout Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about Thorndene
What is Thorndene's food hygiene rating?
Thorndene has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 21 October 2024.
Is Thorndene 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 Thorndene last inspected?
Thorndene was last inspected on 21 October 2024, 20 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 Thorndene?
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 Thorndene 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 Thorndene is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Thorndene 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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Understanding this rating
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