Boughton Monchelsea Village Institute food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maidstone
Boughton Monchelsea Village Institute holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Boughton Monchelsea Village Institute was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 86 Church Street, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent, ME17 4HN
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Boughton Monchelsea Village Institute 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% | ← Boughton Monchelsea Village Institute | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Boughton Monchelsea Village Institute 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 Boughton Monchelsea Village Institute, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bocton Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Boughton Monchelsea Playgroup Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2015 |
| Boughton Stores Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2022 |
| Boughton Monchelsea Breakfast And After School Club Caring Premises | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2022 |
| Dolce Ltd At Boughton Monchelsea County Primary School School/college/university | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Caterlink At The Cornwallis School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Brishing Barn Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Blooming Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2021 |
Questions about Boughton Monchelsea Village Institute
What is Boughton Monchelsea Village Institute's food hygiene rating?
Boughton Monchelsea Village Institute has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 18 June 2026.
Is Boughton Monchelsea Village Institute 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Boughton Monchelsea Village Institute last inspected?
Boughton Monchelsea Village Institute was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Boughton Monchelsea Village Institute?
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 Boughton Monchelsea Village Institute compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Boughton Monchelsea Village Institute is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Boughton Monchelsea Village Institute 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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