Minor, Weir And Willis Ltd - Marden Dept food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Maidstone
Minor, Weir And Willis Ltd - Marden Dept holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 December 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: Unit 10 Headcorn Business Park, Barradale Farm, Maidstone Road, TN27 9PJ
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Minor, Weir And Willis Ltd - Marden Dept 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% | ← Minor, Weir And Willis Ltd - Marden Dept | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Minor, Weir And Willis Ltd - Marden Dept 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 Minor, Weir And Willis Ltd - Marden Dept, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headcorn Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2005 |
| Weald Of Kent Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Independent Catering At Headcorn Cp School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Junior Adventures Group @ Headcorn Primary School TN27 School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| White Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Headcorn Chicken And Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Headcorn Seniors Lunch Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about Minor, Weir And Willis Ltd - Marden Dept
What is Minor, Weir And Willis Ltd - Marden Dept's food hygiene rating?
Minor, Weir And Willis Ltd - Marden Dept has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 21 December 2020.
Is Minor, Weir And Willis Ltd - Marden Dept 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Minor, Weir And Willis Ltd - Marden Dept last inspected?
Minor, Weir And Willis Ltd - Marden Dept was last inspected on 21 December 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 Minor, Weir And Willis Ltd - Marden Dept?
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 Minor, Weir And Willis Ltd - Marden Dept compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Minor, Weir And Willis Ltd - Marden Dept is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Minor, Weir And Willis Ltd - Marden Dept 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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