Memel Shop
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Memel Shop is a retailers - other located at 40 DOVER ROAD, FOLKESTONE, CT20 1JX, in the Folkestone and Hythe local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 11 August 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — 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 food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. 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
- Retailers - other
- Address
- 40 DOVER ROAD, FOLKESTONE
- Postcode
- CT20 1JX
- Local Authority
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 371496
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Memel Shop?
Memel Shop 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 retailers - other?
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 Memel Shop last inspected?
Memel Shop was last inspected on 2025-08-11. 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 Memel Shop located?
Memel Shop is located at 40 DOVER ROAD, FOLKESTONE , CT20 1JX, in the Folkestone and Hythe local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CT20 postcode area.