Serenity School Maidstone Ltd food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Maidstone
Serenity School Maidstone Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 17 October 2024, 20 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: Springfield House, Sandling Road, Maidstone, ME14 2LP
How it compares in Maidstone
In Maidstone, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Serenity School Maidstone Ltd 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% | ← Serenity School Maidstone Ltd | |
| 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 Serenity School Maidstone Ltd 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 Serenity School Maidstone Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brickmakers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2009 |
| Alfies Fish Bar And Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2025 |
| Boxley Road Mini Market (Best One) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2007 |
| Caterlink At Brunswick House Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Allington Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Alphabets Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
Questions about Serenity School Maidstone Ltd
What is Serenity School Maidstone Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Serenity School Maidstone Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maidstone Council on 17 October 2024.
Is Serenity School Maidstone Ltd 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Serenity School Maidstone Ltd last inspected?
Serenity School Maidstone Ltd was last inspected on 17 October 2024, 20 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 Serenity School Maidstone Ltd?
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 Serenity School Maidstone Ltd compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, while Serenity School Maidstone Ltd holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Serenity School Maidstone Ltd 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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