The Brenchley food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maidstone
The Brenchley 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 22 September 2025, 9 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: 91 High Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1SA
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts The Brenchley 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 Brenchley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Brenchley 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 Brenchley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballin Maidstone Pub/bar/nightclub | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Bliss Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Appamma Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Ashes Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| Akins Food Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Big Boys Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo - Maidstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| BBs Coffee And Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
Questions about The Brenchley
What is The Brenchley's food hygiene rating?
The Brenchley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 22 September 2025.
Is The Brenchley 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 Brenchley last inspected?
The Brenchley was last inspected on 22 September 2025, 9 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 Brenchley?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Brenchley compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and The Brenchley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects The Brenchley 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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