Belal Halal Butcher food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maidstone
Belal Halal Butcher holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 13 July 2023, 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: 39 High Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1JH
How it compares in Maidstone
In Maidstone, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Belal Halal Butcher 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% | ← Belal Halal Butcher | |
| 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 Belal Halal Butcher 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 Belal Halal Butcher, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Miles Korean And Chinese Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Buenos Aires Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Cafe Beck Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Big Boys Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Ballin Maidstone Pub/bar/nightclub | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Ashes Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| Akins Food Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Cafe W Maidstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2011 |
Questions about Belal Halal Butcher
What is Belal Halal Butcher's food hygiene rating?
Belal Halal Butcher has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maidstone Council on 13 July 2023.
Is Belal Halal Butcher 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Belal Halal Butcher last inspected?
Belal Halal Butcher was last inspected on 13 July 2023, 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 Belal Halal Butcher?
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 Belal Halal Butcher compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, while Belal Halal Butcher holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Belal Halal Butcher 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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