New Leaf Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maidstone
New Leaf Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 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: Welcome Gym, Leafy Lane, Maidstone, ME16 0DT
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts New Leaf Cafe 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% | ← New Leaf Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 New Leaf Cafe 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 New Leaf Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink At Brunswick House Primary School School/college/university | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Allington Baptist Church Other catering premises | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Cedardale Residential Home Caring Premises | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Blue Sky Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Bower Croft Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Alfies Fish Bar And Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2025 |
| Busy Bees At Maidstone Oakwood Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Cafe W Maidstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2011 |
Questions about New Leaf Cafe
What is New Leaf Cafe's food hygiene rating?
New Leaf Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 31 October 2025.
Is New Leaf Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Leaf Cafe last inspected?
New Leaf Cafe was last inspected on 31 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 New Leaf Cafe?
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 New Leaf Cafe compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and New Leaf Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects New Leaf Cafe 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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