Folkestone Charcoal Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Folkestone and Hythe
Folkestone Charcoal Grill holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 August 2025, 11 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: 71 Foord Road, Folkestone, CT19 5AD
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
In Folkestone and Hythe, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Folkestone Charcoal Grill sits behind roughly 958 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 958 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 10% | ← Folkestone Charcoal Grill | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Folkestone Charcoal Grill 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 Folkestone Charcoal Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foco Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| American Shop Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Blackbull Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
| F51 Sports Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Feisler/Chinese Convenience Store Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Central Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Black Bull - Hungry Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Cube Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
Questions about Folkestone Charcoal Grill
What is Folkestone Charcoal Grill's food hygiene rating?
Folkestone Charcoal Grill has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 11 August 2025.
Is Folkestone Charcoal Grill safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Folkestone Charcoal Grill last inspected?
Folkestone Charcoal Grill was last inspected on 11 August 2025, 11 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 Folkestone Charcoal Grill?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Folkestone Charcoal Grill 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, while Folkestone Charcoal Grill holds a 4. 111 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Folkestone Charcoal Grill 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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