Sportscool Maidstone food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Tonbridge and Malling
Sportscool Maidstone holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 2 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Old School Cottage, 79 New Road, Ditton, ME20 6AE
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
In Tonbridge and Malling, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Sportscool Maidstone sits behind roughly 771 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 771 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ← Sportscool Maidstone | |
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Sportscool Maidstone 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 Sportscool Maidstone, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink Ltd At Ditton Infants School School/college/university | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Ditton Church Pre School Caring Premises | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Al-Madina Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Ditton Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Ditton Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Alim-Et Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Dawn To Dusk Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
Questions about Sportscool Maidstone
What is Sportscool Maidstone's food hygiene rating?
Sportscool Maidstone has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 2 January 2025.
Is Sportscool Maidstone 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sportscool Maidstone last inspected?
Sportscool Maidstone was last inspected on 2 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tonbridge and Malling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sportscool Maidstone?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Sportscool Maidstone compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
80% of the 968 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, while Sportscool Maidstone holds a 4. 123 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Sportscool Maidstone 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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