Leah's Bistro food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maidstone
Leah's Bistro holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Leah's Bistro was inspected on 29 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 18 High Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1HT
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Leah's Bistro among the 1,136 places in Maidstone holding top marks, 82% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,136 | 82% | ← Leah's Bistro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Leah's Bistro none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Leah's Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballin Maidstone Pub/bar/nightclub | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Ashes Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| Akins Food Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Big Boys Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Buenos Aires Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| 7 Miles Korean And Chinese Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Cafe Beck Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Cafe W Maidstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2011 |
Questions about Leah's Bistro
What is Leah's Bistro's food hygiene rating?
Leah's Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 29 June 2026.
Is Leah's Bistro safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Leah's Bistro last inspected?
Leah's Bistro was last inspected on 29 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Leah's Bistro?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Leah's Bistro compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Leah's Bistro is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Leah's Bistro and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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