Burlington Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Folkestone and Hythe
Burlington Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 2026, 5 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: Burlington Hotel 3-5 Earls Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 2HR
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts Burlington Hotel 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% | ← Burlington Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Burlington Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Brampton Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| 10 to 12 Folkestone Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Bouverie Tap Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Earlscliffe School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Buttys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Bouverie Village Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Ali Baba Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Burlington Hotel
What is Burlington Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Burlington Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Burlington Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Burlington Hotel last inspected?
Burlington Hotel was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Folkestone and Hythe Council rather than by the business.
How does Burlington Hotel 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 Burlington Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Burlington Hotel 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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