Admiral food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maidstone
Admiral 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 11 October 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: 78 Week Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1RJ
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Admiral 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% | ← Admiral | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Admiral 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 Admiral, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Cafe Rose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Bonnies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Al-Amin Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Cafe W Maidstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2011 |
| Akins Food Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Ashes Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| Bliss Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
Questions about Admiral
What is Admiral's food hygiene rating?
Admiral has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 11 October 2024.
Is Admiral 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 Admiral last inspected?
Admiral was last inspected on 11 October 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 Admiral?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Admiral compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Admiral is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Admiral 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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