Refresh At The Walnut Tree food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maidstone
Refresh At The Walnut Tree 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 30 September 2025, 9 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: Walnut Tree Inn, Forge Lane, East Farleigh, ME15 0HJ
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Refresh At The Walnut Tree 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% | ← Refresh At The Walnut Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Refresh At The Walnut Tree 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 Refresh At The Walnut Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A W Kerry Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2002 |
| Bottoms Up Bar Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| Bridge House Fant Oast (NHS Kent And Medway) Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
Questions about Refresh At The Walnut Tree
What is Refresh At The Walnut Tree's food hygiene rating?
Refresh At The Walnut Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 30 September 2025.
Is Refresh At The Walnut Tree 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 Refresh At The Walnut Tree last inspected?
Refresh At The Walnut Tree was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 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 Refresh At The Walnut Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Refresh At The Walnut Tree compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Refresh At The Walnut Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Refresh At The Walnut Tree 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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