1,298 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 84.4% 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.
The source snapshot contains 1,298 registered food businesses for Folkestone and Hythe. Of these, 1,152 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 84.4% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 4 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Romney Marshes Honey | TN29 | 1 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Best One | CT19 5QT | 2 | Mar 16, 2024 |
| Everest Cash & Carry | CT19 4ER | 2 | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Gourmet Kitchen | CT20 2BW | 2 | Jun 16, 2026 |
| 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 |
The source snapshot contains 972 food businesses in Folkestone and Hythe with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 84.4% 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.