What is the average food hygiene rating in Maidstone?

The average food hygiene rating in Maidstone is 4.72 out of 5, across 1,386 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Maidstone compare with the national average for food hygiene?

81.3% of rated premises in Maidstone hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.6 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Maidstone 162 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Maidstone have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,127 food businesses in Maidstone hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 81.3% of the 1,386 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Maidstone have a low hygiene rating?

25 food businesses in Maidstone are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Maidstone food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Maidstone (1,453 establishments on record, 1,386 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Maidstone

In Maidstone, 81.3% of 1,386 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.72/5. These figures cover 1,453 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Maidstone has 1,127 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,386 rated premises (81.3%). 25 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

5★ share: 81.3%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +1.6 pp
National rank: 162 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Maidstone

5★ Very Good

1,127 (81.3%)

4★ Good

172 (12.4%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

62 (4.5%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

11 (0.8%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

13 (0.9%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 40 awaiting inspection and 27 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 40 awaiting inspection and 27 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Maidstone: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Maidstone?: The average food hygiene rating in Maidstone is 4.72 out of 5, across 1,386 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Maidstone compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 81.3% of rated premises in Maidstone hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.6 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Maidstone 162 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Maidstone have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,127 food businesses in Maidstone hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 81.3% of the 1,386 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Maidstone have a low hygiene rating?: 25 food businesses in Maidstone are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Maidstone food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Maidstone (1,453 establishments on record, 1,386 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Maidstone

ME14409 places · 77% 5★

Top-rated places in Maidstone

KabysdelightOther catering premises · ME16
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
My GrillTakeaway/sandwich shop · 8A Mangravet Avenue, Maidstone, Kent · ME15 9BQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Precious PorkersMobile caterer · ME15
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
St John The Baptist Church Food StationOther catering premises · St John The Baptist Church, Marley Road, Harrietsham, Kent · ME17 1AX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Valley Invicta Primary School At East BoroughSchool/college/university · East Borough Primary School, Vinters Road, Maidstone, Kent · ME14 5DX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
GreggsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 1B, Longshaw Road, Maidstone, Kent · ME15 9JD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Stay 'n' PlaySchool/college/university · South Borough Cp School, Stagshaw Close, Maidstone, Kent · ME15 6TL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Tasty ThymesOther catering premises · ME16
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
SubwayRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 2, Langley Park Centre, Laight Road, Maidstone · ME17 3FU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Maggie's TeasOther catering premises · ME17
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
White HorsePub/bar/nightclub · White Horse Inn, North Street, Headcorn, Kent · TN27 9NN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Ashley Gardens Care CentreCaring Premises · 419 Sutton Road, Maidstone, Kent · ME15 8RA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Maidstone

Esquires Coffee HouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 23 Gabriels Hill, Maidstone, Kent · ME15 6HU
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 March 2026
Everest Cash And CarryRetailers - other · 38 Sandling Road, Maidstone, Kent · ME14 2RF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 May 2025
Balkanika FoodsRetailers - other · Oakdene Farm, Leeds Road, Sutton Valence, Kent · ME17 3LT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 April 2025
Detling DinerRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Rock Cafe, Detling Hill, Detling, Kent · ME14 3HT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 November 2025
Headcorn Charcoal GrillTakeaway/sandwich shop · 39 High Street, Headcorn, Kent · TN27 9NL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 May 2025
The Pond Cafe @ Tyland BarnRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Kent Wildlife Trust, Tyland Barn, Chatham Road, Sandling · ME14 3BD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 July 2025
Parkwood Trout FarmRetailers - other · Goddington Lane, Harrietsham, Kent · ME17 1JX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 December 2025
Burdens ButchersRetailers - other · Unit 7, 48A Upper Fant Road, Maidstone, Kent · ME16 8DN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 May 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,453 real Food Standards Agency records for Maidstone, of which 1,386 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.