Bethany Lodge Care Home
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Bethany Lodge Care Home is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at BETHANY LODGE 35 EASTBRIDGE ROAD, DYMCHURCH, TN29 0PG, in the Folkestone and Hythe local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 11 June 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 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. 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 provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. 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
- Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
- Address
- BETHANY LODGE 35 EASTBRIDGE ROAD, DYMCHURCH
- Postcode
- TN29 0PG
- Local Authority
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 376001
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Bethany Lodge Care Home?
Bethany Lodge Care Home 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 hospitals/childcare/caring premises?
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 Bethany Lodge Care Home last inspected?
Bethany Lodge Care Home was last inspected on 2025-06-11. 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 Bethany Lodge Care Home located?
Bethany Lodge Care Home is located at BETHANY LODGE 35 EASTBRIDGE ROAD, DYMCHURCH , TN29 0PG, in the Folkestone and Hythe local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TN29 postcode area.