Kurdistan Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maidstone
Kurdistan Supermarket 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 9 March 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: 46 Gabriels Hill, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6JJ
How it compares in Maidstone
In Maidstone, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Kurdistan Supermarket 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% | ← Kurdistan Supermarket | |
| 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 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 Kurdistan 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 Kurdistan Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appamma Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo - Maidstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| BBs Coffee And Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2020 |
| Bliss Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Ballin Maidstone Pub/bar/nightclub | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
Questions about Kurdistan Supermarket
What is Kurdistan Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Kurdistan Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maidstone Council on 9 March 2026.
Is Kurdistan Supermarket 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 Kurdistan Supermarket last inspected?
Kurdistan Supermarket was last inspected on 9 March 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 Kurdistan 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kurdistan Supermarket compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, while Kurdistan Supermarket holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Kurdistan 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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