Notcutts Maidstone food hygiene rating
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Notcutts Maidstone holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 July 2025, 11 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: Notcutts Garden Centre, Newnham Court Farm, Bearsted Road, ME14 5LH
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Notcutts Maidstone 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% | ← Notcutts Maidstone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Questions about Notcutts Maidstone
What is Notcutts Maidstone's food hygiene rating?
Notcutts Maidstone has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 14 July 2025.
Is Notcutts Maidstone 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Notcutts Maidstone last inspected?
Notcutts Maidstone was last inspected on 14 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
How does Notcutts Maidstone compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Notcutts Maidstone is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Notcutts Maidstone 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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Notcutts Maidstone is one of 24 rated food businesses in Weavering. See every hygiene rating in Weavering →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/
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