The Boat Shed Coffee Shop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Folkestone and Hythe
The Boat Shed Coffee Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 January 2024, more than 2 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: New Romney Caravan Park Clark Road, Greatstone, TN28 8PB
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts The Boat Shed Coffee Shop 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% | ← The Boat Shed Coffee Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Boat Shed Coffee Shop 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 The Boat Shed Coffee Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hoy Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Creedy House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Spar Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 March 2026 |
| Pegasus Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Hub on The Beach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 July 2025 |
| Lindau Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Littlestone Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 June 2025 |
| Cardamom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 April 2026 |
Questions about The Boat Shed Coffee Shop
What is The Boat Shed Coffee Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Boat Shed Coffee Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 19 January 2024.
Is The Boat Shed Coffee Shop 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Boat Shed Coffee Shop last inspected?
The Boat Shed Coffee Shop was last inspected on 19 January 2024, more than 2 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 The Boat Shed Coffee Shop?
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 The Boat Shed Coffee Shop 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 The Boat Shed Coffee Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects The Boat Shed Coffee Shop 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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