Rifle Volunteers food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maidstone
Rifle Volunteers holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 7 January 2025, 18 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: 28 Wyatt Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1EU
How it compares in Maidstone
In Maidstone, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Rifle Volunteers 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% | ← Rifle Volunteers | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Rifle Volunteers 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 Rifle Volunteers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Amin Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Bonnies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Cafe Rose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| 4 Continents Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Bliss Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
Questions about Rifle Volunteers
What is Rifle Volunteers's food hygiene rating?
Rifle Volunteers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maidstone Council on 7 January 2025.
Is Rifle Volunteers 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rifle Volunteers last inspected?
Rifle Volunteers was last inspected on 7 January 2025, 18 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 Rifle Volunteers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rifle Volunteers compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, while Rifle Volunteers holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Rifle Volunteers 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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