Detling Community Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maidstone
Detling Community Store 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 20 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Detling Community Village Store, Pilgrims Way, Detling, ME14 3EY
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Detling Community Store 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% | ← Detling Community Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Detling Community Store 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 Detling Community Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bricks Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Coopers Of Kent Seafood Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Cavell Park Care Home Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Costa @ Next Maidstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Costa @Tesco Maidstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Coffee Line Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Cornfords Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
Questions about Detling Community Store
What is Detling Community Store's food hygiene rating?
Detling Community Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 20 February 2020.
Is Detling Community Store 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 Detling Community Store last inspected?
Detling Community Store was last inspected on 20 February 2020, more than 6 years 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 Detling Community Store?
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 Detling Community Store compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Detling Community Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Detling Community Store 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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