Chozen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maidstone
Chozen 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 15 May 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: M20 Junction 8 From Junction 7 Off Slip, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1SS
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Chozen 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% | ← Chozen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Chozen 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 Chozen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Days Inn Maidstone Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Leon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Bearstead Club Campsite Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
| The Signal Box Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Sugar Loaves Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Caterlink At Hollingbourne County Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Chozen
What is Chozen's food hygiene rating?
Chozen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 15 May 2025.
Is Chozen 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 Chozen last inspected?
Chozen was last inspected on 15 May 2025, 13 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 Chozen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Chozen compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Chozen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Chozen 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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