The Lodge Coffee Kiosk food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maidstone
The Lodge Coffee Kiosk holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 July 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: Teston Country Park, Teston Lane, Teston, ME18 5BX
How it compares in Maidstone
In Maidstone, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so The Lodge Coffee Kiosk sits behind roughly 1,136 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,136 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ← The Lodge Coffee Kiosk | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Lodge Coffee Kiosk 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.
Questions about The Lodge Coffee Kiosk
What is The Lodge Coffee Kiosk's food hygiene rating?
The Lodge Coffee Kiosk has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maidstone Council on 29 July 2020.
Is The Lodge Coffee Kiosk safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lodge Coffee Kiosk last inspected?
The Lodge Coffee Kiosk was last inspected on 29 July 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 The Lodge Coffee Kiosk?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lodge Coffee Kiosk compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, while The Lodge Coffee Kiosk holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects The Lodge Coffee Kiosk 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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