Hawkinge Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Folkestone and Hythe
Hawkinge Convenience Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 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: 14B Defiant Close, Hawkinge, CT18 7SU
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts Hawkinge Convenience Store 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 Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hawkinge Convenience 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 Hawkinge Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Hawkinge Scout Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Docker Brewery & Tap Room Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Cookhouse & Pub, The Brickfield Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Docker Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| D1 Coffee Shop & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Folkestone Academy School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Dragon Gate Yummy Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
Questions about Hawkinge Convenience Store
What is Hawkinge Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Hawkinge Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Hawkinge Convenience Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hawkinge Convenience Store last inspected?
Hawkinge Convenience Store was last inspected on 10 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 Hawkinge Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Hawkinge Convenience 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, and Hawkinge Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Hawkinge Convenience 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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