Tap 17 Micro Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maidstone
Tap 17 Micro Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 May 2025, 14 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: 17 High Street, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9NH
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Tap 17 Micro Bar 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% | ← Tap 17 Micro Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Tap 17 Micro Bar 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 Tap 17 Micro Bar, 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 | 2 October 2025 |
| McCoys Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 3 April 2025 |
| J K Food And Wine Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 March 2025 |
| Headcorn Chicken And Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| White Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2016 |
| Hollamby Family Butchers Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Lees Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Tap 17 Micro Bar
What is Tap 17 Micro Bar's food hygiene rating?
Tap 17 Micro Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 7 May 2025.
Is Tap 17 Micro Bar 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tap 17 Micro Bar last inspected?
Tap 17 Micro Bar was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 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 Tap 17 Micro Bar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tap 17 Micro Bar compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Tap 17 Micro Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Tap 17 Micro Bar 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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