Authentic Kebab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Folkestone and Hythe
Authentic Kebab holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 7 December 2022, more than 3 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: 126 Foord Road, Folkestone, CT19 5AB
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
In Folkestone and Hythe, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Authentic Kebab sits behind roughly 1,069 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 958 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 62 | 5% | ← Authentic Kebab | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Authentic Kebab 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 Authentic Kebab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Shop Retailers - other | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Foco Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Blackbull Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
| F51 Sports Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Cube Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Dover Road Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2021 |
| 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 |
Questions about Authentic Kebab
What is Authentic Kebab's food hygiene rating?
Authentic Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 7 December 2022.
Is Authentic Kebab safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Authentic Kebab last inspected?
Authentic Kebab was last inspected on 7 December 2022, more than 3 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 Authentic Kebab?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Authentic Kebab 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 Authentic Kebab holds a 3. 62 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Authentic Kebab 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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