Little Farm Fridge food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Maidstone
Little Farm Fridge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 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: Pymps Court, Busbridge Road, Loose, ME15 0HZ
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Little Farm Fridge 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% | ← Little Farm Fridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Little Farm Fridge 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 Little Farm Fridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A W Kerry Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2002 |
| Caretech Community Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Age UK MST Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Maidstone Boughton Lane Day NurseryPreschool Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Caterlink At Tiger Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Caterlink At New Line Learning Academy School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about Little Farm Fridge
What is Little Farm Fridge's food hygiene rating?
Little Farm Fridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 15 October 2020.
Is Little Farm Fridge 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Farm Fridge last inspected?
Little Farm Fridge was last inspected on 15 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 Little Farm Fridge?
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 Little Farm Fridge compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Little Farm Fridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Little Farm Fridge 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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