Timber Batts Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Folkestone and Hythe
Timber Batts Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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
The rating dates from 31 October 2021, more than 4 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: Timber Batts Inn School Hill, Bodsham, TN25 5JQ
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
In Folkestone and Hythe, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Timber Batts Inn 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% | ← Timber Batts Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Timber Batts Inn 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 Timber Batts Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry's Food Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Bowl Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 January 2025 |
| Zak's Kombucha Manufacturers/packers | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Culinary Ninja Creations Manufacturers/packers | 1.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Nivash Petroleum Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Jubliee Farm Manufacturers/packers | 1.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Waltham Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Timber Batts Inn
What is Timber Batts Inn's food hygiene rating?
Timber Batts Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 31 October 2021.
Is Timber Batts Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 Timber Batts Inn last inspected?
Timber Batts Inn was last inspected on 31 October 2021, more than 4 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 Timber Batts Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Timber Batts Inn 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 Timber Batts Inn holds a 3. 62 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Timber Batts Inn 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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