Folkestone has 570 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
93% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 82% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, hospitals/childcare/caring premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 30 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 35% of food businesses in Folkestone.
53 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
19 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hythe | 129 | 4.6/5 | 74% |
| New Romney | 54 | 4.8/5 | 88% |
| Dymchurch | 41 | 4.7/5 | 78% |
| Lydd | 37 | 4.6/5 | 74% |
| Littlestone-on-Sea | 35 | 4.6/5 | 70% |
| Hawkinge | 28 | 4.9/5 | 92% |
There are currently 570 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Folkestone, out of 620,621 rated establishments across the UK.
In Folkestone, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 82% of rated businesses in Folkestone hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Folkestone are carried out by Folkestone and Hythe. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Folkestone was last updated on 17 May 2026.