The Old House At Home food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maidstone
The Old House At Home 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 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: 10 Pudding Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1LN
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts The Old House At Home 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 Old House At Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Old House At Home 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 Old House At Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashes Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| Akins Food Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Ballin Maidstone Pub/bar/nightclub | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| 7 Miles Korean And Chinese Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Big Boys Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Buenos Aires Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Cafe W Maidstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2011 |
| Cafe Beck Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
Questions about The Old House At Home
What is The Old House At Home's food hygiene rating?
The Old House At Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 22 October 2020.
Is The Old House At Home 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 Old House At Home last inspected?
The Old House At Home was last inspected on 22 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 The Old House At Home?
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 The Old House At Home compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and The Old House At Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects The Old House At Home 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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