Kent Life food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maidstone
Kent Life 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 12 December 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: Museum Of Kent Life, Lock Lane, Sandling, ME14 3AU
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Kent Life 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% | ← Kent Life | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Kent Life 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 Kent Life, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arms Apiaries Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| 14 Forty FM Services - Compass Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Baskervilles Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Allington Primary School Breakfast And Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Aunt Sally's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Boyce's Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
Questions about Kent Life
What is Kent Life's food hygiene rating?
Kent Life has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 12 December 2025.
Is Kent Life 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 Kent Life last inspected?
Kent Life was last inspected on 12 December 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 Kent Life?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Kent Life compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Kent Life is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Kent Life 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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