Leeds Castle Golf Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maidstone
Leeds Castle Golf Cafe 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 1 October 2020, more than 5 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: Leeds Castle Golf Centre, Leeds Castle, Ashford Road, ME17 1PL
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Leeds Castle Golf Cafe 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% | ← Leeds Castle Golf Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Leeds Castle Golf Cafe 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 Leeds Castle Golf Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graysons Restaurants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 February 2025 |
| Park Gate Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Caterlink At Leeds And Broomfield Church Of England Primary School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| The George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Mercure Maidstone Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 March 2025 |
| Sugar Loaves Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| The Windmill Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Caterlink At Hollingbourne County Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Leeds Castle Golf Cafe
What is Leeds Castle Golf Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Leeds Castle Golf Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 1 October 2020.
Is Leeds Castle Golf Cafe 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 Leeds Castle Golf Cafe last inspected?
Leeds Castle Golf Cafe was last inspected on 1 October 2020, more than 5 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 Leeds Castle Golf Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Leeds Castle Golf Cafe compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Leeds Castle Golf Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Leeds Castle Golf Cafe 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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