IRO Sushi food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Maidstone
IRO Sushi holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 January 2026, 5 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: 38 Royal Star Arcade, High Street, Maidstone, ME14 1JL
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts IRO Sushi 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% | ← IRO Sushi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 IRO Sushi 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 IRO Sushi, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballin Maidstone Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Ashes Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| Akins Food Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Big Boys Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Buenos Aires Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Bliss Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Appamma Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| 7 Miles Korean And Chinese Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
Questions about IRO Sushi
What is IRO Sushi's food hygiene rating?
IRO Sushi has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 27 January 2026.
Is IRO Sushi 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was IRO Sushi last inspected?
IRO Sushi was last inspected on 27 January 2026, 5 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 IRO Sushi?
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 IRO Sushi compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and IRO Sushi is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects IRO Sushi 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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