SWIRL
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
SWIRL is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES 5 GEORGE LANE, FOLKESTONE, CT20 1RH, in the Folkestone and Hythe local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 August 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Address
- GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES 5 GEORGE LANE, FOLKESTONE
- Postcode
- CT20 1RH
- Local Authority
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1949302
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of SWIRL?
SWIRL has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Folkestone and Hythe.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was SWIRL last inspected?
SWIRL was last inspected on 2026-08-20. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is SWIRL located?
SWIRL is located at GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES 5 GEORGE LANE, FOLKESTONE , CT20 1RH, in the Folkestone and Hythe local authority area.