Invicta Food Design At The Dreys food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Maidstone
Invicta Food Design At The Dreys holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 July 2025, 11 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.
Address: Squirrel Lodge, Rumstead Lane, Stockbury, ME9 7RT
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Invicta Food Design At The Dreys 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% | ← Invicta Food Design At The Dreys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Invicta Food Design At The Dreys 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 Invicta Food Design At The Dreys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dreys Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| Amberlea Japanese Tea Rooms Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 July 2025 |
| MB Farm Shop (Shop & Butcher) Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 February 2025 |
| Hook And Hatchet Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 August 2025 |
| LAM Food And Fibre Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Valley Mushrooms Manufacturers/packers | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Al's Ice Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Georges Trans Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 1.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Invicta Food Design At The Dreys
What is Invicta Food Design At The Dreys's food hygiene rating?
Invicta Food Design At The Dreys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 26 July 2025.
Is Invicta Food Design At The Dreys 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Invicta Food Design At The Dreys last inspected?
Invicta Food Design At The Dreys was last inspected on 26 July 2025, 11 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 Invicta Food Design At The Dreys?
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 Invicta Food Design At The Dreys compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Invicta Food Design At The Dreys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Invicta Food Design At The Dreys 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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