Food hygiene ratings in Folkestone and Hythe
South East · 1,302 registered food establishments · Data updated 2026-09-10
29 businesses lost a 5 rating this year → 16 premises changed hands in 12 months → Ranks 259 of 362 for time to first published rating →
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Ratings in the last 12 months: 52 improved 56 declined
■ opened ■ closed (last 12 months)
Current ratings
Time to first published rating
95 days median · 108 days average
across 390 newly listed businesses since 2022
Rank 259 of 362 UK authorities (1 = fastest).
Measured from a business appearing in the published FSA dataset to its first rating appearing there. Authorities publish with delays (appeal windows, batch updates), so this reflects the register's speed, not necessarily inspection speed.
Latest published ratings in Folkestone and Hythe
New inspection results as they appear on the register, most recent first. Ratings are published with a delay, so these are publication dates, not inspection dates.
| Date | Business | Rating | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-06 | The Fountain | 5 → 4 | CT21 5RT |
| 2026-08-28 | The Gift Shop | Awaiting inspection → 4 | TN29 0NH |
| 2026-08-28 | Sidney Street Best One | 4 → 3 | CT19 6HQ |
Latest changes in Folkestone and Hythe
| Date | Event | Business | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-22 | Opened | Jonathan Francis Catering | |
| 2026-08-22 | Closed | Tea-Riffic Treats | |
| 2026-08-22 | Closed | Romney Marshes Honey | |
| 2026-08-22 | Opened | Wellbeing Cookies | |
| 2026-08-22 | Closed | Jacket Spuds | |
| 2026-08-22 | Opened | Bland Baked | |
| 2026-08-22 | Opened | Joe’s Farm | |
| 2026-08-22 | Closed | Totally Fudged |
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