Lydd has 37 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.6 out of 5, which is in line with the national average of 4.6.
91% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 74% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, retailers - other establishments lead the way with an average rating of 4.8 across 6 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 29% of food businesses in Lydd.
3 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
Showing 1–37 of 37 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% |
| Littlestone-on-Sea | 35 | 4.6/5 | 70% |
| Hawkinge | 28 | 4.9/5 | 92% |
There are currently 37 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Lydd, out of 620,621 rated establishments across the UK.
In Lydd, the average hygiene rating is 4.6/5 — in line with the national average of 4.6/5. 74% of rated businesses in Lydd hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Lydd 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 Lydd was last updated on 17 May 2026.