Jamaica Blue food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maidstone
Jamaica Blue holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Jamaica Blue was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 34 Fremlin Walk, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1QP
How it compares in Maidstone
In Maidstone, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Jamaica Blue 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% | ← Jamaica Blue | |
| 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 Jamaica Blue 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 Jamaica Blue, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe W Maidstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2011 |
| Akins Food Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Ashes Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Cafe Rose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Ballin Maidstone Pub/bar/nightclub | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| 7 Miles Korean And Chinese Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
Questions about Jamaica Blue
What is Jamaica Blue's food hygiene rating?
Jamaica Blue has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maidstone Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Jamaica Blue 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jamaica Blue last inspected?
Jamaica Blue was last inspected on 18 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 Jamaica Blue?
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 Jamaica Blue compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, while Jamaica Blue holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Jamaica Blue 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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