Britannic Catering food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maidstone
Britannic Catering holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the restaurant requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Britannic Catering was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 54 Gabriels Hill, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6JJ
How it compares in Maidstone
A 0 is rare: only 2 of 1,387 rated places in Maidstone score this low, about one in 694. By contrast 82% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,136 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Britannic Catering |
A further 65 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Urgent improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 Britannic Catering the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Britannic Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appamma Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo - Maidstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| BBs Coffee And Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2020 |
| Bliss Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Ballin Maidstone Pub/bar/nightclub | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
Questions about Britannic Catering
What is Britannic Catering's food hygiene rating?
Britannic Catering has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Maidstone Council on 11 June 2026.
Is Britannic Catering safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The restaurant may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Britannic Catering last inspected?
Britannic Catering was last inspected on 11 June 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 Britannic Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "urgent improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Britannic Catering compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, while Britannic Catering holds a 0. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Britannic Catering 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Maidstone, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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