North Charcuterie food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Maidstone
North Charcuterie holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: North Charcuterie was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 4, Kilnbridge Works, Lower Road, ME15 0HD
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts North Charcuterie 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% | ← North Charcuterie | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 North Charcuterie 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 North Charcuterie, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottoms Up Bar Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| Cobnuts Steiner Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2021 |
| Bridge House Fant Oast (NHS Kent And Medway) Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Bower Grove School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Chris's Food And Wine Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about North Charcuterie
What is North Charcuterie's food hygiene rating?
North Charcuterie has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 20 May 2026.
Is North Charcuterie 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was North Charcuterie last inspected?
North Charcuterie was last inspected on 20 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 North Charcuterie?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does North Charcuterie compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and North Charcuterie is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects North Charcuterie 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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