Al's Ice food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Maidstone
Al's Ice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 May 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Detling Aerodrome, Aerodrome Approach, Service Road, ME14 3HU
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Al's Ice 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% | ← Al's Ice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Al's Ice 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 Al's Ice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Highland (Sittingbourne Bound) Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2022 |
| The Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Invicta Food Design At The Dreys Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2025 |
| The Dreys Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| Detling Community Store Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2020 |
| The Cock Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Forky Porkys Mobile caterer | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Chartwells At Bredhurst CE Primary School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
Questions about Al's Ice
What is Al's Ice's food hygiene rating?
Al's Ice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Al's Ice 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Al's Ice last inspected?
Al's Ice was last inspected on 12 May 2026, 2 months 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 Al's Ice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Al's Ice compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Al's Ice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Al's Ice 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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