Bearsted Scout Group food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Maidstone
Bearsted Scout Group holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 August 2024, 23 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: Church Landway, Bearsted, Kent, ME14 4NE
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Bearsted Scout Group 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% | ← Bearsted Scout Group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bearsted Scout Group 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 Bearsted Scout Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| H&M Quality Foods Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Hawley Garden Centre Cafe @ Aztec Adventure Golf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Ibi's Kitchen Limited Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Independent Catering @ Dartford Grammar School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Marden Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Nancy's Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Oasis Cafe @ The Vine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| The Garden Cafe -Hawley Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Bearsted Scout Group
What is Bearsted Scout Group's food hygiene rating?
Bearsted Scout Group has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 7 August 2024.
Is Bearsted Scout Group 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bearsted Scout Group last inspected?
Bearsted Scout Group was last inspected on 7 August 2024, 23 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 Bearsted Scout Group?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bearsted Scout Group compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Bearsted Scout Group is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Bearsted Scout Group 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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