Sutton End food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Maidstone
Sutton End holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 October 2025, 8 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: Maidstone Road, Sutton Valence, Kent, ME17 3LS
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Sutton End 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% | ← Sutton End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sutton End 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 Sutton End, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murco/Shay Service Station Retailers - other | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2007 |
| Sutton Valence Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Sunrise Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Sutton Valence Preparatory School/Little Lambs Nursery (2-11 School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Sutton Valence Pre School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
Questions about Sutton End
What is Sutton End's food hygiene rating?
Sutton End has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 20 October 2025.
Is Sutton End 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sutton End last inspected?
Sutton End was last inspected on 20 October 2025, 8 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 Sutton End?
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 Sutton End compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Sutton End is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Sutton End 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Sutton End is one of 17 rated food businesses in Sutton Valence. See every hygiene rating in Sutton Valence →
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