Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
Root Hythe food hygiene rating
Root Hythe
53 HIGH STREET
HYTHE
CT21 5AD Inspected 10 September 2026
HYTHE
CT21 5AD Inspected 10 September 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Folkestone and Hythe
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
Root Hythe in Folkestone and Hythe currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 10 September 2026. Root Hythe is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at 53 HIGH STREET, HYTHE, CT21 5AD.
- Business name
- Root Hythe
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 10 September 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1389680
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
10 September 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
The food hygiene rating for Root Hythe has improved from 2 at its previous recorded inspection to 5 at its latest inspection.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 September 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 20 February 2025 | 2 | Some improvement necessary | Previous |
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