Greatstone Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Folkestone and Hythe
Greatstone Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 February 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: 9 Dunes Road, Greatstone, TN28 8SS
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts Greatstone Fish Bar 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% | ← Greatstone Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Greatstone Fish Bar 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 Greatstone Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Londis General Store Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 March 2026 |
| The Jolly Fisherman Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 August 2025 |
| Demetrios / Fishos Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 May 2026 |
| Greatstone Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Hub on The Beach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 July 2025 |
| Pegasus Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Spar Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about Greatstone Fish Bar
What is Greatstone Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Greatstone Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 5 February 2026.
Is Greatstone Fish Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Greatstone Fish Bar last inspected?
Greatstone Fish Bar was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 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 Greatstone Fish Bar?
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 Greatstone Fish Bar 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 Greatstone Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Greatstone Fish Bar 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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