Age UK Folkestone food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Folkestone and Hythe
Age UK Folkestone holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 July 2024, 23 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: 65 Shaftesbury Avenue, Folkestone, CT19 4NS
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts Age UK Folkestone 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% | ← Age UK Folkestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Age UK Folkestone 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 Age UK Folkestone, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Gate Yummy Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Cheriton Bowls Club Other catering premises | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Costa Other catering premises | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Aspendos Cheriton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2023 |
| Cheriton Food & Wine Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| First Learners Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2019 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
Questions about Age UK Folkestone
What is Age UK Folkestone's food hygiene rating?
Age UK Folkestone has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 22 July 2024.
Is Age UK Folkestone 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Age UK Folkestone last inspected?
Age UK Folkestone was last inspected on 22 July 2024, 23 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 Age UK Folkestone?
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 Age UK Folkestone 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 Age UK Folkestone is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Age UK Folkestone 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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