Peking House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Folkestone and Hythe
Peking House holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Peking House was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 39 Cheriton High Street, Folkestone, CT19 4EY
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
In Folkestone and Hythe, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Peking House sits behind roughly 1,069 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 958 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 62 | 5% | ← Peking House | |
| 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 Peking House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspendos Cheriton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2023 |
| Costa Other catering premises | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Beanos Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Cheriton Food & Wine Stores Retailers - other | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Cappadocia BBQ Meze Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Esso Garage - Londis / Subway / Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about Peking House
What is Peking House's food hygiene rating?
Peking House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Peking House safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Peking House last inspected?
Peking House was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Folkestone and Hythe Council rather than by the business.
How does Peking House 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 Peking House holds a 3. 62 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Peking House 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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