Lambys Seafood Stall food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Folkestone and Hythe
Lambys Seafood Stall holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 11 September 2025, 10 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: Ocean Inn 2 High Street, Dymchurch, TN29 0NG
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
In Folkestone and Hythe, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Lambys Seafood Stall 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% | ← Lambys Seafood Stall | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Lambys Seafood Stall 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 Lambys Seafood Stall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 September 2025 |
| Smugglers Chest Retailers - other | 15 yards away | Exempt | |
| Dymchurch Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 32 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 March 2025 |
| Tandoori Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Corner House Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Marsh Mellow Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Dymchurch Village Store Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2020 |
Questions about Lambys Seafood Stall
What is Lambys Seafood Stall's food hygiene rating?
Lambys Seafood Stall has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 11 September 2025.
Is Lambys Seafood Stall safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Lambys Seafood Stall last inspected?
Lambys Seafood Stall was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 10 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 Lambys Seafood Stall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Lambys Seafood Stall 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 Lambys Seafood Stall holds a 3. 62 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Lambys Seafood Stall 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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