What is the average food hygiene rating in ME14?

The average food hygiene rating in the ME14 postcode area of Maidstone is 4.63 out of 5, across 391 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in ME14 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

301 food businesses in the ME14 postcode area of Maidstone hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 77% of the 391 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

How many food businesses in ME14 have a low hygiene rating?

12 food businesses in the ME14 postcode area of Maidstone are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 ME14 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the ME14 postcode area of Maidstone (409 establishments on record, 391 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 ME14

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the ME14 postcode area of Maidstone hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.63/5, with 77% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 409 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

ME14 (Maidstone) has 301 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 391 rated premises (77%). 12 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

Rating distribution in ME14

5★ Very Good

301 (77%)

4★ Good

53 (13.6%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

25 (6.4%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

6 (1.5%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

6 (1.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 11 awaiting inspection and 7 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in ME14: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in ME14?: The average food hygiene rating in the ME14 postcode area of Maidstone is 4.63 out of 5, across 391 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in ME14 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 301 food businesses in the ME14 postcode area of Maidstone hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 77% of the 391 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.
How many food businesses in ME14 have a low hygiene rating?: 12 food businesses in the ME14 postcode area of Maidstone are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 ME14 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the ME14 postcode area of Maidstone (409 establishments on record, 391 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.

Top-rated places in ME14

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
Coffee-Bike Mobile Coffee CompanyMobile caterer · 32 - 34 Week Street, Maidstone, Kent · ME14 1RP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Sumo DoughnutsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 17 Market Buildings, Maidstone, Kent · ME14 1HP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
N2 Sweet LabRetailers - other · 84 King Street, Maidstone, Kent · ME14 1BH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Thirty Six Eighty SixRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Thomas Place, James Whatman Way, Maidstone, Kent · ME14 1FP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Coffee LineRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Spot Hire Coaches, Bearsted Rail Station, Ware Street, Bearsted · ME14 4PH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Delhi SpiceRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Delhi Spice Uk, 87 Ashford Road, Bearsted, Kent · ME14 4BS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Wilson's CasinoPub/bar/nightclub · 13 Week Street, Maidstone, Kent · ME14 1QW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Bakery In The LaneOther catering premises · ME14
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
CirelliOther catering premises · ME14
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
MudoRetailers - other · Suite FB9, Maidstone Divisional Library, St Faiths Street, Maidstone · ME14 1LH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
La Taberna (Ground Floor)Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Corpus Christi Hall, Fairmeadow, Maidstone, Kent · ME14 1JP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026

Places needing improvement in ME14

Everest Cash And CarryRetailers - other · 38 Sandling Road, Maidstone, Kent · ME14 2RF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 May 2025
Detling DinerRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Rock Cafe, Detling Hill, Detling, Kent · ME14 3HT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 November 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
Yeti RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 37 Union Street, Maidstone, Kent · ME14 1ED
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 October 2025
StarburgerRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 87 Week Street, Maidstone, Kent · ME14 1QX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 October 2025
Cobham Manor Coffee ShopRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cobham Manor Riding Centre, Water Lane, Thurnham, Kent · ME14 3LU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 November 2024
Fireaway / Wing Shack Co - MaidstoneTakeaway/sandwich shop · 56 Earl Street, Maidstone, Kent · ME14 1PS
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 April 2026
Costa CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 23 Fremlin Walk, Maidstone, Kent · ME14 1QG
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 March 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 409 real Food Standards Agency records for the ME14 postcode area, of which 391 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.