Valley Mushrooms food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Maidstone
Valley Mushrooms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 April 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: The Magpies, Pett Road, Stockbury, ME9 7RJ
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Valley Mushrooms 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% | ← Valley Mushrooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Valley Mushrooms 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 Valley Mushrooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amberlea Japanese Tea Rooms Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 July 2025 |
| Applegate Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Plough And Harrow Greek Taverna Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Oad Street Food And Craft Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| MB Farm Shop (Shop & Butcher) Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 February 2025 |
| Invicta Food Design At The Dreys Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2025 |
| The Dreys Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| Hengist Field Care Centre Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
Questions about Valley Mushrooms
What is Valley Mushrooms's food hygiene rating?
Valley Mushrooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 24 April 2025.
Is Valley Mushrooms 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Valley Mushrooms last inspected?
Valley Mushrooms was last inspected on 24 April 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 Valley Mushrooms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Valley Mushrooms compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Valley Mushrooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Valley Mushrooms 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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