The Ringlestone Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maidstone
The Ringlestone Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 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: Ringlestone Road, Harrietsham, Kent, ME17 1NX
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts The Ringlestone Inn 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 Ringlestone Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ringlestone Inn 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 Ringlestone Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksmiths Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2021 |
| Bredgar Railway Station Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2025 |
| Yew Tree Farm School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 September 2023 |
| Parkwood Trout Farm Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 May 2026 |
| BP Oil UK Limited Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Chippendayle Lodge Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Percival's Rest Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Harrietsham Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2003 |
Questions about The Ringlestone Inn
What is The Ringlestone Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Ringlestone Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 19 November 2025.
Is The Ringlestone Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ringlestone Inn last inspected?
The Ringlestone Inn was last inspected on 19 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 The Ringlestone Inn?
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 Ringlestone Inn compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and The Ringlestone Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects The Ringlestone Inn 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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