Orchard Lane Coffee House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Folkestone and Hythe
Orchard Lane Coffee House holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant 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 24 September 2023, 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: 80 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, CT20 3BX
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
In Folkestone and Hythe, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Orchard Lane Coffee 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% | ← Orchard Lane Coffee 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.
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 Orchard Lane Coffee House 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 Orchard Lane Coffee House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Docker Taproom Pub/bar/nightclub | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| Army - Junior Ranks Mess (Everest Restaurant) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2019 |
| Army - Officers Mess Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2019 |
| Army - Premier Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Army - Sergeants Mess Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2019 |
| Earl of Clarendon Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2023 |
| AB's Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| Brampton Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about Orchard Lane Coffee House
What is Orchard Lane Coffee House's food hygiene rating?
Orchard Lane Coffee House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 24 September 2023.
Is Orchard Lane Coffee House safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant 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 Orchard Lane Coffee House last inspected?
Orchard Lane Coffee House was last inspected on 24 September 2023, 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 Orchard Lane Coffee House?
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 Orchard Lane Coffee 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 Orchard Lane Coffee House holds a 3. 62 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Orchard Lane Coffee 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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