Thirty Six Eighty Six food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maidstone
Thirty Six Eighty Six 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
This is a fresh result: Thirty Six Eighty Six was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Thomas Place, James Whatman Way, Maidstone, ME14 1FP
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Thirty Six Eighty Six 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% | ← Thirty Six Eighty Six | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Thirty Six Eighty Six 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 Thirty Six Eighty Six, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Miles Korean And Chinese Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Buenos Aires Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Big Boys Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Ballin Maidstone Pub/bar/nightclub | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Ashes Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| Cafe Beck Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Akins Food Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Cafe W Maidstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2011 |
Questions about Thirty Six Eighty Six
What is Thirty Six Eighty Six's food hygiene rating?
Thirty Six Eighty Six has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Thirty Six Eighty Six 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 Thirty Six Eighty Six last inspected?
Thirty Six Eighty Six was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month 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 Thirty Six Eighty Six?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Thirty Six Eighty Six compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Thirty Six Eighty Six is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Thirty Six Eighty Six 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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