BP Oil UK Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maidstone
BP Oil UK Limited 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 12 November 2025, 7 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: BP Service Station, Ashford Road, Lenham, ME17 2DB
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts BP Oil UK Limited 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% | ← BP Oil UK Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 BP Oil UK Limited 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 BP Oil UK Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenham Nursery School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2021 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Cucina Catering At The Lenham School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Caterlink At Lenham Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Safe Hands Professional After School Childcare School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2023 |
| Lenham Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Chopstick And Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 22 January 2026 |
| The Bow Window Cafe And Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
Questions about BP Oil UK Limited
What is BP Oil UK Limited's food hygiene rating?
BP Oil UK Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 12 November 2025.
Is BP Oil UK Limited 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 BP Oil UK Limited last inspected?
BP Oil UK Limited was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 7 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 BP Oil UK Limited?
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 BP Oil UK Limited compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and BP Oil UK Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects BP Oil UK Limited 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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