The Deck Fish & Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Folkestone and Hythe
The Deck Fish & Chips holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 January 2026, 5 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: 44-46 High Street, Dymchurch, TN29 0NU
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts The Deck Fish & Chips 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 Deck Fish & Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Deck Fish & Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach 48 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2025 |
| Arcade Gift Shop Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Dymchurch Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Sweet Memories Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 July 2025 |
| Dymchurch Butchers Retailers - other | 54 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bucket & Spade Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| The Hidden Treasure Micro Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Kraken Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
Questions about The Deck Fish & Chips
What is The Deck Fish & Chips's food hygiene rating?
The Deck Fish & Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 15 January 2026.
Is The Deck Fish & Chips 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Deck Fish & Chips last inspected?
The Deck Fish & Chips was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Folkestone and Hythe Council rather than by the business.
How does The Deck Fish & Chips 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 Deck Fish & Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects The Deck Fish & Chips 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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