Hawkinge Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Folkestone and Hythe
Hawkinge Fish Bar 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 11 January 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: Business Premises 95A Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, CT18 7BS
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts Hawkinge Fish Bar 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% | ← Hawkinge Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Hawkinge Fish Bar 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 Hawkinge Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Hawkinge Scout Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Docker Brewery & Tap Room Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Cookhouse & Pub, The Brickfield Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Docker Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| D1 Coffee Shop & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Folkestone Academy School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Folkestone Community Fridge Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2022 |
Questions about Hawkinge Fish Bar
What is Hawkinge Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Hawkinge Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 11 January 2024.
Is Hawkinge Fish Bar 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 Hawkinge Fish Bar last inspected?
Hawkinge Fish Bar was last inspected on 11 January 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 Hawkinge Fish Bar?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hawkinge Fish Bar 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 Hawkinge Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Hawkinge Fish Bar 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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