EKC Folkestone College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Folkestone and Hythe
EKC Folkestone College holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 January 2017, more than 9 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 34-36 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 2TZ
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts EKC Folkestone College 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% | ← EKC Folkestone College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 EKC Folkestone College 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 EKC Folkestone College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlscliffe School/college/university | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Folkestone Care Centre Other catering premises | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Feisler/Chinese Convenience Store Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Central Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Camelot Lodge - ACL Homes Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Arthur Court - ACL Homes Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Cumbria House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Bouverie Village Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
Questions about EKC Folkestone College
What is EKC Folkestone College's food hygiene rating?
EKC Folkestone College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 30 January 2017.
Is EKC Folkestone College 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was EKC Folkestone College last inspected?
EKC Folkestone College was last inspected on 30 January 2017, more than 9 years 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 EKC Folkestone College?
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 EKC Folkestone College 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 EKC Folkestone College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects EKC Folkestone College 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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