Londis General Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Folkestone and Hythe
Londis General Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 12 March 2026, 4 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: 17-19 Dunes Road, Greatstone, TN28 8SS
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
In Folkestone and Hythe, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Londis General Store 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% | ← Londis General Store | |
| 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 Londis General Store 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 Londis General Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Greatstone Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| The Jolly Fisherman Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 49 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 August 2025 |
| Demetrios / Fishos Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 May 2026 |
| Greatstone Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Hub on The Beach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 July 2025 |
| Pegasus Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Spar Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about Londis General Store
What is Londis General Store's food hygiene rating?
Londis General Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 12 March 2026.
Is Londis General Store 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Londis General Store last inspected?
Londis General Store was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 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 Londis General Store?
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 Londis General Store 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 Londis General Store holds a 4. 111 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Londis General Store 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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