Maidstone Local Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maidstone
Maidstone Local Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 August 2025, 10 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: 69 Bank Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1SN
How it compares in Maidstone
In Maidstone, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Maidstone Local Express sits behind roughly 1,136 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,136 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ← Maidstone Local Express | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Maidstone Local Express 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 Maidstone Local Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Boys Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Buenos Aires Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Cafe Beck Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Ballin Maidstone Pub/bar/nightclub | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| 7 Miles Korean And Chinese Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Ashes Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| Akins Food Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Appamma Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
Questions about Maidstone Local Express
What is Maidstone Local Express's food hygiene rating?
Maidstone Local Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maidstone Council on 15 August 2025.
Is Maidstone Local Express safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Maidstone Local Express last inspected?
Maidstone Local Express was last inspected on 15 August 2025, 10 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 Maidstone Local Express?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Maidstone Local Express compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, while Maidstone Local Express holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Maidstone Local Express 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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