Allington Baptist Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Maidstone
Allington Baptist Church 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 28 March 2023, 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: 76A London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0DT
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Allington Baptist Church 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% | ← Allington Baptist Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Allington Baptist Church 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 Allington Baptist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink At Brunswick House Primary School School/college/university | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Cedardale Residential Home Caring Premises | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Bower Croft Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Blue Sky Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Busy Bees At Maidstone Oakwood Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Alfies Fish Bar And Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2025 |
| Cafe W Maidstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2011 |
| Broadway Express Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2014 |
Questions about Allington Baptist Church
What is Allington Baptist Church's food hygiene rating?
Allington Baptist Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 28 March 2023.
Is Allington Baptist Church 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 Allington Baptist Church last inspected?
Allington Baptist Church was last inspected on 28 March 2023, 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 Allington Baptist Church?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Allington Baptist Church compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Allington Baptist Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Allington Baptist Church 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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