The Relish food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Folkestone and Hythe
The Relish holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 February 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: Hotel Relish 4 Augusta Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2RR
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts The Relish 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 Relish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Relish 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 Relish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| 10 to 12 Folkestone Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Bouverie Tap Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Buttys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Bouverie Village Store Retailers - other | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Ali Baba Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Burlington Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Camelot Lodge - ACL Homes Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
Questions about The Relish
What is The Relish's food hygiene rating?
The Relish has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 22 February 2024.
Is The Relish 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Relish last inspected?
The Relish was last inspected on 22 February 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 The Relish?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Relish 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 Relish is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects The Relish 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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