Cookhouse & Pub, The Brickfield Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Folkestone and Hythe
Cookhouse & Pub, The Brickfield Tavern holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 April 2026, 3 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: Brickfield Brewers Fayre Cherry Garden Lane, Folkestone, CT19 4AP
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts Cookhouse & Pub, The Brickfield Tavern 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% | ← Cookhouse & Pub, The Brickfield Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Cookhouse & Pub, The Brickfield Tavern 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 Cookhouse & Pub, The Brickfield Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Docker Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Folkestone Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Dragon Gate Yummy Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Brunch & Barrel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Captain Webb Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
| Esso Garage - Londis / Subway / Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
Questions about Cookhouse & Pub, The Brickfield Tavern
What is Cookhouse & Pub, The Brickfield Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Cookhouse & Pub, The Brickfield Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 8 April 2026.
Is Cookhouse & Pub, The Brickfield Tavern 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cookhouse & Pub, The Brickfield Tavern last inspected?
Cookhouse & Pub, The Brickfield Tavern was last inspected on 8 April 2026, 3 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 Cookhouse & Pub, The Brickfield Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cookhouse & Pub, The Brickfield Tavern 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 Cookhouse & Pub, The Brickfield Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Cookhouse & Pub, The Brickfield Tavern 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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