Allied Pharmacy Shepway food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maidstone
Allied Pharmacy Shepway 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 23 November 2023, more than 2 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: Lloyds Pharmacy, 12-13 Northumberland Court, Northumberland Road, ME15 7LW
How it compares in Maidstone
In Maidstone, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Allied Pharmacy Shepway 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% | ← Allied Pharmacy Shepway | |
| 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 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 Allied Pharmacy Shepway 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 Allied Pharmacy Shepway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club At Oak Trees County Primary School School/college/university | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2008 |
| Breakfast Club At Greenfields Cp School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2016 |
| Caterlink At Tiger Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Caterlink At New Line Learning Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Maidstone Boughton Lane Day NurseryPreschool Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Best Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Britannia Meze Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Ashley Gardens Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about Allied Pharmacy Shepway
What is Allied Pharmacy Shepway's food hygiene rating?
Allied Pharmacy Shepway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maidstone Council on 23 November 2023.
Is Allied Pharmacy Shepway 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 Allied Pharmacy Shepway last inspected?
Allied Pharmacy Shepway was last inspected on 23 November 2023, more than 2 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 Allied Pharmacy Shepway?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Allied Pharmacy Shepway compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, while Allied Pharmacy Shepway holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Allied Pharmacy Shepway 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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