The Golden Arrow

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-01-10

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

The Golden Arrow is a pub/bar/nightclub located at THE GOLDEN ARROW 89 ENBROOK VALLEY, FOLKESTONE, CT20 3NE, in the Folkestone and Hythe local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 10 January 2025, 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 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Folkestone and Hythe oversees 1,297 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Folkestone and Hythe is 4.8 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
THE GOLDEN ARROW 89 ENBROOK VALLEY, FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 3NE
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
289403

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Golden Arrow?

The Golden Arrow 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 pub/bar/nightclub?

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 The Golden Arrow last inspected?

The Golden Arrow was last inspected on 2025-01-10. 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 The Golden Arrow located?

The Golden Arrow is located at THE GOLDEN ARROW 89 ENBROOK VALLEY, FOLKESTONE , CT20 3NE, in the Folkestone and Hythe local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CT20 postcode area.