Food Safety in North Downs West
179 establishments rated · 0% with 5 stars
North Downs West (CT21) is home to 179 rated food establishments in the Folkestone and Hythe area of Folkestone and Hythe. Only 0% hold a 5-star rating, below the national average — diners should choose carefully here.
Rating Distribution
North Downs West vs Folkestone and Hythe Average
% of establishments with given rating · Folkestone and Hythe average across 1,321 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in North Downs West
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KFC Takeaway/sandwich shop · CT21 4BL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Brockhill Country Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CT21 4HL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 May 2025 |
| 3 | Snack Wagon Mobile caterer · CT21 6QD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 Oct 2023 |
| 4 | Lympne Castle Other catering premises · CT21 4LQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 5 | J's Icecream Mobile caterer · CT21 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 6 | Villa Maria Caring Premises · CT21 5QE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 Jun 2025 |
| 7 | D J Foods Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CT21 4NJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 25 Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Hayne House Other catering premises · CT21 4EH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 Sept 2025 |
| 9 | Iceland (Hythe) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · CT21 5AT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 Mar 2025 |
| 10 | OYO Stade Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · CT21 6DT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 Mar 2026 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in North Downs West
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Coppers CT21 5JW · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 Feb 2026 |
The Nutmeg Cafe CT21 5JH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 Feb 2025 |
Root Hythe CT21 5AD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 Feb 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.
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