Food hygiene ratings in Folkestone and Hythe
Our data holds 1,302 food businesses in Folkestone and Hythe, rated between 2011-11-10 and 2026-08-19. 75.7% (986) are rated 5 (very good), above the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 8 (0.6%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Folkestone and Hythe 110th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Folkestone and Hythe
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 986 | 75.7% |
| 4 (good) | 107 | 8.2% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 61 | 4.7% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 5 | 0.4% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 3 | 0.2% |
| Awaiting inspection | 104 | 8% |
| Exempt | 36 | 2.8% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 | 78.5% |
| Other catering premises | 236 | 79.2% |
| Retailers - other | 197 | 58.4% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 144 | 82.6% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 112 | 62.5% |
| Mobile caterer | 77 | 75.3% |
| Caring Premises | 74 | 89.2% |
| School/college/university | 59 | 94.9% |
Food businesses rated per month in Folkestone and Hythe
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Folkestone and Hythe
The 8 most recent of 8. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gourmet Kitchen | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-16 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | CT20 2BW |
| Broadmead Road Stores (Londis) | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-12-22 | Retailers - other | CT19 5AL |
| Hoshi Convenience Store | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-12-07 | Retailers - other | CT20 2QN |
| Kollectiv / Beton Collective CIC | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-09-17 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | CT20 1RN |
| Everest Cash & Carry | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-08-27 | Retailers - other | CT19 4ER |
| Root Hythe | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-02-20 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | CT21 5AD |
| The Nutmeg Cafe | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-02-19 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | CT21 5JH |
| Best One | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2024-03-16 | Retailers - other | CT19 5QT |
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Questions about Folkestone and Hythe
How many food businesses in Folkestone and Hythe are rated 5 (very good)?
986 of 1,302 food businesses in Folkestone and Hythe (75.7%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-19.
Which food businesses in Folkestone and Hythe are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
8 food businesses in Folkestone and Hythe are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
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