Asian Grocery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maidstone
Asian Grocery 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 15 September 2022, 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: 14 Pudding Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1LT
How it compares in Maidstone
In Maidstone, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Asian Grocery 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% | ← Asian Grocery | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Asian Grocery 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 Asian Grocery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashes Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| Akins Food Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Cafe W Maidstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2011 |
| Ballin Maidstone Pub/bar/nightclub | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| 7 Miles Korean And Chinese Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Buenos Aires Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Big Boys Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Cafe Beck Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
Questions about Asian Grocery
What is Asian Grocery's food hygiene rating?
Asian Grocery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maidstone Council on 15 September 2022.
Is Asian Grocery 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 Asian Grocery last inspected?
Asian Grocery was last inspected on 15 September 2022, 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 Asian Grocery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Asian Grocery compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, while Asian Grocery holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Asian Grocery 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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