Pink Elephants Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Maidstone
Pink Elephants Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 November 2025, 8 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: Howard De Walden Youth Club, Bluett Street, Maidstone, ME14 2UG
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Pink Elephants Nursery 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% | ← Pink Elephants Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pink Elephants Nursery 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 Pink Elephants Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boxley Road Mini Market (Best One) Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2007 |
| 4 Continents Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Brickmakers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2009 |
| Al-Amin Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Alfies Fish Bar And Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2025 |
| Bonnies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
Questions about Pink Elephants Nursery
What is Pink Elephants Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Pink Elephants Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 14 November 2025.
Is Pink Elephants Nursery 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pink Elephants Nursery last inspected?
Pink Elephants Nursery was last inspected on 14 November 2025, 8 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 Pink Elephants Nursery?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pink Elephants Nursery compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Pink Elephants Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Pink Elephants Nursery 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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