Hawkinge has 28 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
96% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 92% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 4 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 27% of food businesses in Hawkinge.
3 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
1 establishment was newly inspected in the last 30 days.
Showing 1–28 of 28 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone | 570 | 4.7/5 | 82% |
| 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 | 67% |
There are currently 28 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Hawkinge, out of 623,351 rated establishments across the UK.
In Hawkinge, the average hygiene rating is 4.9/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 92% of rated businesses in Hawkinge hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Hawkinge 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 Hawkinge was last updated on 24 May 2026.