Valea Prahovei food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maidstone
Valea Prahovei 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 25 February 2026, 4 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: 17 Union Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1EB
How it compares in Maidstone
In Maidstone, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Valea Prahovei 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% | ← Valea Prahovei | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Valea Prahovei 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 Valea Prahovei, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Cafe Rose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Bonnies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Al-Amin Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Akins Food Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Ashes Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| Cafe W Maidstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2011 |
Questions about Valea Prahovei
What is Valea Prahovei's food hygiene rating?
Valea Prahovei has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maidstone Council on 25 February 2026.
Is Valea Prahovei 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 Valea Prahovei last inspected?
Valea Prahovei was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 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 Valea Prahovei?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Valea Prahovei compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, while Valea Prahovei holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Valea Prahovei 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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