First And Last food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maidstone
First And Last holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 September 2024, 21 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: 40 Bower Place, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8BH
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts First And Last 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% | ← First And Last | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 First And Last 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 First And Last, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Manor House Caring Premises | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Caterlink At St Michaels C Of E Infants School School/college/university | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2013 |
| Andys Food Factory Mobile caterer | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Broadway Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2014 |
| Blue Sky Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Bower Croft Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Bettys Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2016 |
| Busy Lizzy Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2013 |
Questions about First And Last
What is First And Last's food hygiene rating?
First And Last has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 20 September 2024.
Is First And Last 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was First And Last last inspected?
First And Last was last inspected on 20 September 2024, 21 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 First And Last?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does First And Last compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and First And Last is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects First And Last 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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