Hawkhurst Bread Shed food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Maidstone
Hawkhurst Bread Shed holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 January 2026, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
94% of rated food businesses in Maidstone score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Maidstone ratings →
Address: Cornwells Farm, Sheephurst Lane, Marden, TN12 9NS
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How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Hawkhurst Bread Shed among the 1,147 places in Maidstone holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,147 | 83% | ← Hawkhurst Bread Shed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 66 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 Hawkhurst Bread Shed 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 Hawkhurst Bread Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar HH Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2021 |
| Tanner Farm Park Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2007 |
| Fox Den Nursery Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Breakfast Club At Marden County Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2022 |
| Impact Food Group At Marden County Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Marden Pre-School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2017 |
| West End Stores Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2016 |
| Ken Ballard Ltd Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2025 |
Questions about Hawkhurst Bread Shed
What is Hawkhurst Bread Shed's food hygiene rating?
Hawkhurst Bread Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 22 January 2026.
Is Hawkhurst Bread Shed 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hawkhurst Bread Shed last inspected?
Hawkhurst Bread Shed was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 7 months 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 Hawkhurst Bread Shed?
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 Hawkhurst Bread Shed compare to other places in Maidstone?
83% of the 1,386 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Hawkhurst Bread Shed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Hawkhurst Bread Shed 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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