The Garden Of England Homecare food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maidstone
The Garden Of England Homecare holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 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: Memory Lane House, 25 College Road, Maidstone, ME15 6SX
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts The Garden Of England Homecare 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% | ← The Garden Of England Homecare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Garden Of England Homecare 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 The Garden Of England Homecare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Azuro Pub/bar/nightclub | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| All Saints Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2023 |
| Asian Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| +Lewis's Fish And Grill Chip & Wing Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Cafe Beck Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Big Boys Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo - Maidstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
Questions about The Garden Of England Homecare
What is The Garden Of England Homecare's food hygiene rating?
The Garden Of England Homecare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 30 October 2024.
Is The Garden Of England Homecare 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Garden Of England Homecare last inspected?
The Garden Of England Homecare was last inspected on 30 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 The Garden Of England Homecare?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Garden Of England Homecare compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and The Garden Of England Homecare is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects The Garden Of England Homecare 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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