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Food Hygiene Ratings in Folkestone and Hythe
In Folkestone and Hythe, 84% of 1,140 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.76/5. These figures cover 1,284 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Folkestone and Hythe has 958 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,140 rated premises (84%). 10 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.
Rating distribution in Folkestone and Hythe
Plus 108 awaiting inspection and 36 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 108 awaiting inspection and 36 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Top-rated places in Folkestone and Hythe
- Esso Garage - Londis / Subway / GreggsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 334-336 CHERITON ROAD, FOLKESTONE · CT19 4DP5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
- For The Love Of CakeOther catering premises · TN295/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
- Sundaes in DymchurchRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 37 HIGH STREET, DYMCHURCH · TN29 0NH5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
- Marsh MellowRetailers - other · 11 HIGH STREET, DYMCHURCH · TN29 0NH5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
- Smart LocalRetailers - other · 131 BLACK BULL ROAD, FOLKESTONE · CT19 5NU5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
- Lake View CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · ACTION WATER SPORTS LAKE 1 DENGEMARSH ROAD, LYDD · TN29 9JH5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Places needing improvement in Folkestone and Hythe
- Hoshi Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 106 CHERITON ROAD, FOLKESTONE · CT20 2QN1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 December 2025
- Broadmead Road Stores (Londis)Retailers - other · 17 BROADMEAD ROAD, FOLKESTONE · CT19 5AL1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 December 2025
- Romney Marshes HoneyManufacturers/packers · TN291/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 March 2026
- Kollectiv / Beton Collective CICRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · UNIT 1 11 TONTINE STREET, FOLKESTONE · CT20 1RN1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 September 2025
- Best OneRetailers - other · 55-57 BLACK BULL ROAD, FOLKESTONE · CT19 5QT2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 March 2024
- The Savoury SliceTakeaway/sandwich shop · 30A SANDGATE HIGH STREET, SANDGATE · CT20 3AP2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 June 2025
- Root HytheRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 53 HIGH STREET, HYTHE · CT21 5AD2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 February 2025
- The Nutmeg CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 115 HIGH STREET, HYTHE · CT21 5JH2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 February 2025
A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 1,284 real Food Standards Agency records for Folkestone and Hythe, of which 1,140 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.