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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.
Rating distribution in Maidstone
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 ratings by area in Maidstone
Top-rated places in Maidstone
- Stay 'n' PlaySchool/college/university · South Borough Cp School, Stagshaw Close, Maidstone, Kent · ME15 6TL5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
- Tasty ThymesOther catering premises · ME165/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
- SubwayRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 2, Langley Park Centre, Laight Road, Maidstone · ME17 3FU5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
- Maggie's TeasOther catering premises · ME175/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
- White HorsePub/bar/nightclub · White Horse Inn, North Street, Headcorn, Kent · TN27 9NN5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
- Ashley Gardens Care CentreCaring Premises · 419 Sutton Road, Maidstone, Kent · ME15 8RA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Places needing improvement in Maidstone
- Esquires Coffee HouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 23 Gabriels Hill, Maidstone, Kent · ME15 6HU0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 March 2026
- Everest Cash And CarryRetailers - other · 38 Sandling Road, Maidstone, Kent · ME14 2RF1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 May 2025
- Balkanika FoodsRetailers - other · Oakdene Farm, Leeds Road, Sutton Valence, Kent · ME17 3LT1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 April 2025
- Detling DinerRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Rock Cafe, Detling Hill, Detling, Kent · ME14 3HT1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 November 2025
- Headcorn Charcoal GrillTakeaway/sandwich shop · 39 High Street, Headcorn, Kent · TN27 9NL1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 May 2025
- The Pond Cafe @ Tyland BarnRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Kent Wildlife Trust, Tyland Barn, Chatham Road, Sandling · ME14 3BD1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 July 2025
- Parkwood Trout FarmRetailers - other · Goddington Lane, Harrietsham, Kent · ME17 1JX1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 December 2025
- Burdens ButchersRetailers - other · Unit 7, 48A Upper Fant Road, Maidstone, Kent · ME16 8DN1/5 · 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.