Hythe has 128 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.6 out of 5, which is in line with the national average of 4.6.
88% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 74% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, other catering premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 5 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 30% of food businesses in Hythe.
9 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
2 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone | 566 | 4.7/5 | 83% |
| New Romney | 54 | 4.9/5 | 90% |
| Dymchurch | 41 | 4.7/5 | 78% |
| Lydd | 37 | 4.5/5 | 74% |
| Littlestone-on-Sea | 34 | 4.7/5 | 73% |
| Hawkinge | 28 | 4.9/5 | 96% |
There are currently 128 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Hythe, out of 606,542 rated establishments across the UK.
In Hythe, the average hygiene rating is 4.6/5 — in line with the national average of 4.6/5. 74% of rated businesses in Hythe hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Hythe 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 Hythe was last updated on 8 April 2026.