Flexi Plus Lounge food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Folkestone and Hythe
Flexi Plus Lounge 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 15 June 2022, more than 4 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: Channel Tunnel Terminal Ashford Road, Newington, CT18 8XX
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts Flexi Plus Lounge 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% | ← Flexi Plus Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Flexi Plus Lounge 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 Flexi Plus Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Channel Tunnel Service Station Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Elham Valley Line Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| BP Petrol Station and M&S Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Cheriton Bowls Club Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Age UK Folkestone Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Cheriton Food & Wine Stores Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
Questions about Flexi Plus Lounge
What is Flexi Plus Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Flexi Plus Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 15 June 2022.
Is Flexi Plus Lounge 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 Flexi Plus Lounge last inspected?
Flexi Plus Lounge was last inspected on 15 June 2022, more than 4 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 Flexi Plus Lounge?
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 Flexi Plus Lounge 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 Flexi Plus Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Flexi Plus Lounge 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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