N2 Sweet Lab food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maidstone
N2 Sweet Lab holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: N2 Sweet Lab was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 84 King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1BH
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts N2 Sweet Lab 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% | ← N2 Sweet Lab | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 N2 Sweet Lab 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 N2 Sweet Lab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2020 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| BBs Coffee And Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Ashford Road Service Station Retailers - other | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo - Maidstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Appamma Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Bliss Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
Questions about N2 Sweet Lab
What is N2 Sweet Lab's food hygiene rating?
N2 Sweet Lab has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 27 May 2026.
Is N2 Sweet Lab 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was N2 Sweet Lab last inspected?
N2 Sweet Lab was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month 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 N2 Sweet Lab?
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 N2 Sweet Lab compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and N2 Sweet Lab is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects N2 Sweet Lab 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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