The Bow Window Cafe And Tearoom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maidstone
The Bow Window Cafe And Tearoom holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Bow Window Cafe And Tearoom was inspected on 26 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: Bow Window, The Square, Lenham, ME17 2PG
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How this rating has changed
The Bow Window Cafe And Tearoom was re-inspected on 26 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts The Bow Window Cafe And Tearoom 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% | ← The Bow Window Cafe And Tearoom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Bow Window Cafe And Tearoom 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 Bow Window Cafe And Tearoom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dog And Bear Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 19 November 2025 |
| Lenham Village Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 17 July 2026 |
| Saxon Warrior Pharmacy Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Cornerhouse Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| The Square Fish Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 October 2025 |
| Home Bake Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2026 |
| End Of The Rainbow Food Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
Questions about The Bow Window Cafe And Tearoom
What is The Bow Window Cafe And Tearoom's food hygiene rating?
The Bow Window Cafe And Tearoom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 26 August 2026.
Is The Bow Window Cafe And Tearoom 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bow Window Cafe And Tearoom last inspected?
The Bow Window Cafe And Tearoom was last inspected on 26 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Bow Window Cafe And Tearoom?
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 Bow Window Cafe And Tearoom compare to other places in Maidstone?
83% of the 1,386 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and The Bow Window Cafe And Tearoom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects The Bow Window Cafe And Tearoom 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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