A And Z Fish And Chips / Loose Pizza And Kebab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Maidstone
A And Z Fish And Chips / Loose Pizza And Kebab holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: A And Z Fish And Chips / Loose Pizza And Kebab was inspected on 11 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Maidstone score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Maidstone ratings →
Address: A And Z Fisheries, 72 Linton Road, Loose, ME15 0AT
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts A And Z Fish And Chips / Loose Pizza And Kebab among the 1,147 places in Maidstone holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,147 | 83% | ← A And Z Fish And Chips / Loose Pizza And Kebab | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 66 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 A And Z Fish And Chips / Loose Pizza And Kebab 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 A And Z Fish And Chips / Loose Pizza And Kebab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK MST Caring Premises | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Caterlink At The Cornwallis School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Boughton Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2022 |
| Bocton Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Boughton Monchelsea Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2015 |
| Boughton Monchelsea Village Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Boughton Monchelsea Breakfast And After School Club Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2022 |
| Coxheath Pizza And Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
Questions about A And Z Fish And Chips / Loose Pizza And Kebab
What is A And Z Fish And Chips / Loose Pizza And Kebab's food hygiene rating?
A And Z Fish And Chips / Loose Pizza And Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 11 August 2026.
Is A And Z Fish And Chips / Loose Pizza And Kebab 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was A And Z Fish And Chips / Loose Pizza And Kebab last inspected?
A And Z Fish And Chips / Loose Pizza And Kebab was last inspected on 11 August 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 A And Z Fish And Chips / Loose Pizza And Kebab?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A And Z Fish And Chips / Loose Pizza And Kebab compare to other places in Maidstone?
83% of the 1,386 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and A And Z Fish And Chips / Loose Pizza And Kebab is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects A And Z Fish And Chips / Loose Pizza And Kebab 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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