Londis Esso Boxley food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maidstone
Londis Esso Boxley 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 15 October 2022, more than 3 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: 127 Boxley Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2TJ
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Londis Esso Boxley 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% | ← Londis Esso Boxley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Londis Esso Boxley 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 Londis Esso Boxley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boxley Road Mini Market (Best One) Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2007 |
| Brickmakers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2009 |
| 4 Continents Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Alfies Fish Bar And Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2025 |
| Al-Amin Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Bonnies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
Questions about Londis Esso Boxley
What is Londis Esso Boxley's food hygiene rating?
Londis Esso Boxley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 15 October 2022.
Is Londis Esso Boxley 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 Londis Esso Boxley last inspected?
Londis Esso Boxley was last inspected on 15 October 2022, more than 3 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 Londis Esso Boxley?
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 Londis Esso Boxley compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Londis Esso Boxley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Londis Esso Boxley 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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