Howletts & Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks
Inspection Scores
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Howletts & Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at HOWLETTS & PORT LYMPNE WILD ANIMAL PARKS PORT LYMPNE ALDINGTON ROAD, LYMPNE, CT21 4PD, in the Folkestone and Hythe local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 13 February 2026, 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 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. The rating has changed from 4 to 5 since 8 November 2024.
Details
- Business Type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Address
- HOWLETTS & PORT LYMPNE WILD ANIMAL PARKS PORT LYMPNE ALDINGTON ROAD, LYMPNE
- Postcode
- CT21 4PD
- Local Authority
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 401924
Rating History
| Rating | Date Recorded |
|---|---|
| 4 | 2024-11-08 |
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Howletts & Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks?
Howletts & Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks 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 Howletts & Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks last inspected?
Howletts & Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks was last inspected on 2026-02-13. 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 Howletts & Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks located?
Howletts & Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks is located at HOWLETTS & PORT LYMPNE WILD ANIMAL PARKS PORT LYMPNE ALDINGTON ROAD, LYMPNE , CT21 4PD, in the Folkestone and Hythe local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CT21 postcode area.