Springfield Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maidstone
Springfield Supermarket holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 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: Unit 1, Guinevere Point, Waterhouse Avenue, ME14 2FJ
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Springfield Supermarket 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% | ← Springfield Supermarket | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Springfield Supermarket 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 Springfield Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brickmakers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2009 |
| Alfies Fish Bar And Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2025 |
| Boxley Road Mini Market (Best One) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2007 |
| Alphabets Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Caterlink At Brunswick House Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Allington Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
Questions about Springfield Supermarket
What is Springfield Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Springfield Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 17 February 2026.
Is Springfield Supermarket 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Springfield Supermarket last inspected?
Springfield Supermarket was last inspected on 17 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 Springfield Supermarket?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Springfield Supermarket compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Springfield Supermarket is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Springfield Supermarket 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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