The Old Post Office Coffee House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maidstone
The Old Post Office Coffee House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 January 2025, 17 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: The Old Post Office, High Street, Marden, TN12 9DP
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts The Old Post Office Coffee House 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% | ← The Old Post Office Coffee House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Old Post Office Coffee House 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 The Old Post Office Coffee House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marden Bakery Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Marden Pharmacy Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2020 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2025 |
| The Unicorn Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 September 2025 |
| Cherry Tree Takeaway/sandwich shop | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| The Poplar Tree Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Marden Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 9 June 2026 |
| Kebab Fish Knight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about The Old Post Office Coffee House
What is The Old Post Office Coffee House's food hygiene rating?
The Old Post Office Coffee House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 27 January 2025.
Is The Old Post Office Coffee House 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Post Office Coffee House last inspected?
The Old Post Office Coffee House was last inspected on 27 January 2025, 17 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 The Old Post Office Coffee House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Post Office Coffee House compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Post Office Coffee House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects The Old Post Office Coffee House 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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