Mace food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maidstone
Mace holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 December 2018, more than 7 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: 97A Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8JN
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Mace 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% | ← Mace | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mace 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 Mace, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Manor House Caring Premises | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Caterlink At St Michaels C Of E Infants School School/college/university | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2013 |
| Bower Croft Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Andys Food Factory Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Blue Sky Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Broadway Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2014 |
| Busy Lizzy Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2013 |
| Bettys Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2016 |
Questions about Mace
What is Mace's food hygiene rating?
Mace has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 6 December 2018.
Is Mace 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mace last inspected?
Mace was last inspected on 6 December 2018, more than 7 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 Mace?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Mace compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Mace is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Mace 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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