1,267 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 84.5% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Folkestone and Hythe are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Folkestone and Hythe currently has 1,267 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,126 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 84.5% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 7 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Pizza & Pasta | CT20 2BW | 1 | Feb 27, 2025 |
| Broadmead Road Stores (Londis) | CT19 5AL | 1 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Hoshi Convenience Store | CT20 2QN | 1 | Dec 07, 2025 |
| Kollectiv / Beton Collective CIC | CT20 1RN | 1 | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Lydd Town Football Club | TN29 9JH | 1 | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Noodle Stop | CT21 4BL | 1 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Steven Randall | TN28 | 1 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Best One | CT19 5QT | 2 | Mar 16, 2024 |
| Everest Cash & Carry | CT19 4ER | 2 | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Go Sing | TN29 9DP | 2 | Sep 11, 2024 |
| Nila Convenience Store | CT19 6JJ | 2 | May 23, 2023 |
| Root Hythe | CT21 5AD | 2 | Feb 20, 2025 |
| The Nutmeg Cafe | CT21 5JH | 2 | Feb 19, 2025 |
| The Savoury Slice | CT20 3AP | 2 | Jun 04, 2025 |
There are currently 952 food businesses in Folkestone and Hythe with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 84.5% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Folkestone and Hythe depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.