The Master Brewer food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Folkestone and Hythe
The Master Brewer 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 10 December 2025, 7 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: The Master Brewer Perries Mead, Folkestone, CT19 5UD
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts The Master Brewer 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% | ← The Master Brewer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Master Brewer 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 The Master Brewer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Academy School/college/university | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Docker Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Cookhouse & Pub, The Brickfield Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| D1 Coffee Shop & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Docker Brewery & Tap Room Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Brunch & Barrel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
Questions about The Master Brewer
What is The Master Brewer's food hygiene rating?
The Master Brewer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 10 December 2025.
Is The Master Brewer 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 The Master Brewer last inspected?
The Master Brewer was last inspected on 10 December 2025, 7 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 The Master Brewer?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Master Brewer 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 The Master Brewer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects The Master Brewer 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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