Food Safety in Folkestone Central
322 establishments rated · 84.47% with 5 stars
Folkestone Central (CT20) is home to 322 rated food establishments in the Folkestone and Hythe area of Folkestone and Hythe. An impressive 84.47% hold a 5-star food hygiene rating — well above the national average.
Rating Distribution
Folkestone Central vs Folkestone and Hythe Average
% of establishments with given rating · Folkestone and Hythe average across 1,296 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Folkestone Central
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CT20 1AU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 2 | Staplehurst Cottage Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · CT20 3AG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 Nov 2019 |
| 3 | The Dog House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CT20 3BY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 Jan 2024 |
| 4 | Shanghai Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CT20 1JT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 Sept 2023 |
| 5 | Pickies Takeaway/sandwich shop · CT20 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 6 | Iced Gemms Other catering premises · CT20 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 Feb 2020 |
| 7 | MugShots (mobile) Mobile caterer · CT20 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Stricklands Bakery Retailers - other · CT20 1LA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 Nov 2023 |
| 9 | Londis Retailers - other · CT20 1TE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Army - Premier Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CT20 3HG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 Nov 2023 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Folkestone Central
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Hoshi Convenience Store CT20 2QN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 7 Dec 2025 |
Kollectiv / Beton Collective CIC CT20 1RN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 Sept 2025 |
Bella Pizza & Pasta CT20 2BW · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 Feb 2025 |
The Savoury Slice CT20 3AP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 4 Jun 2025 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
Ratings data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily · Map: © OpenStreetMap · © CARTO