The Lifeboat food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Folkestone and Hythe
The Lifeboat 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 22 July 2020, more than 5 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: The Lifeboat 42 North Street, Folkestone, CT19 6AF
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts The Lifeboat 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 Lifeboat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Lifeboat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchills Pub/bar/nightclub | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2023 |
| Diamond Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Bella Vita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2023 |
| Curry Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Burrito Buoy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| China Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Blackmarket Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| El Cortador Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
Questions about The Lifeboat
What is The Lifeboat's food hygiene rating?
The Lifeboat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 22 July 2020.
Is The Lifeboat 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 Lifeboat last inspected?
The Lifeboat was last inspected on 22 July 2020, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Folkestone and Hythe Council rather than by the business.
How does The Lifeboat 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 Lifeboat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects The Lifeboat 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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The Lifeboat is one of 519 rated food businesses in Folkestone. See every hygiene rating in Folkestone →
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