The Taste Of Romania food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maidstone
The Taste Of Romania 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 14 April 2025, 15 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: 11B The Corn Exchange, 24A Market Buildings, Maidstone, ME14 1HP
How it compares in Maidstone
In Maidstone, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so The Taste Of Romania 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% | ← The Taste Of Romania | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Taste Of Romania, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashes Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| Akins Food Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Ballin Maidstone Pub/bar/nightclub | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Cafe W Maidstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2011 |
| Bliss Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Appamma Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Cafe Rose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
Questions about The Taste Of Romania
What is The Taste Of Romania's food hygiene rating?
The Taste Of Romania has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maidstone Council on 14 April 2025.
Is The Taste Of Romania 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 The Taste Of Romania last inspected?
The Taste Of Romania was last inspected on 14 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
How does The Taste Of Romania compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, while The Taste Of Romania holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects The Taste Of Romania 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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