Indulgence food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maidstone
Indulgence holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 22 September 2025, 9 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: Brenchley House, 123 - 135 Week Street, Maidstone, ME14 1RF
How it compares in Maidstone
In Maidstone, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Indulgence 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% | ← Indulgence | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Indulgence 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 Indulgence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Bonnies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Cafe Rose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Al-Amin Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Cafe W Maidstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2011 |
| Akins Food Retailers - other | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Ashes Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
Questions about Indulgence
What is Indulgence's food hygiene rating?
Indulgence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maidstone Council on 22 September 2025.
Is Indulgence 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Indulgence last inspected?
Indulgence was last inspected on 22 September 2025, 9 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 Indulgence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Indulgence compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, while Indulgence holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Indulgence 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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