Lydd Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Folkestone and Hythe
Lydd Convenience Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 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: 5-7 Coronation Square, Lydd, TN29 9AT
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts Lydd Convenience Store 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% | ← Lydd Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lydd Convenience Store 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 Lydd Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dolphin Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| JJ’s Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 December 2025 |
| George Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2023 |
| Lydd Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 135 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 March 2026 |
| Guljar Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 136 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 August 2022 |
| Well Pharmacy Retailers - other | 146 yards away | Exempt | |
| Spar Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Go Sing Takeaway/sandwich shop | 214 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 May 2026 |
Questions about Lydd Convenience Store
What is Lydd Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Lydd Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 18 January 2024.
Is Lydd Convenience Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lydd Convenience Store last inspected?
Lydd Convenience Store was last inspected on 18 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 Lydd Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Lydd Convenience Store 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 Lydd Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Lydd Convenience Store 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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