Nisa Local Marden Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Maidstone
Nisa Local Marden Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 November 2017, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Kent Mart, Church Green, Marden, TN12 9HS
How it compares in Maidstone
In Maidstone, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Nisa Local Marden Stores sits behind roughly 1,136 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,136 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ← Nisa Local Marden Stores | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Nisa Local Marden Stores 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 Nisa Local Marden Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab Fish Knight Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| The Taj Of Kent Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 22 May 2025 |
| West End Stores Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2016 |
| Ken Ballard Ltd Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2025 |
| West End Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 January 2026 |
| Marden Pre-School School/college/university | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2017 |
| Fox Den Nursery Caring Premises | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Breakfast Club At Marden County Primary School School/college/university | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2022 |
Questions about Nisa Local Marden Stores
What is Nisa Local Marden Stores's food hygiene rating?
Nisa Local Marden Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maidstone Council on 29 November 2017.
Is Nisa Local Marden Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nisa Local Marden Stores last inspected?
Nisa Local Marden Stores was last inspected on 29 November 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nisa Local Marden Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nisa Local Marden Stores compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, while Nisa Local Marden Stores holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Nisa Local Marden Stores 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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