Blendini food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maidstone
Blendini holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 June 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
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: Unit 351 Dukes Walk, The Mall Chequers Centre, King Street, ME15 6AS
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Blendini 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% | ← Blendini | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Blendini 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 Blendini, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBs Coffee And Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2020 |
| Buzz Bingo - Maidstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Appamma Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Bliss Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Ballin Maidstone Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
Questions about Blendini
What is Blendini's food hygiene rating?
Blendini has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 18 June 2026.
Is Blendini 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blendini last inspected?
Blendini was last inspected on 18 June 2026, 2 months 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 Blendini?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Blendini compare to other places in Maidstone?
83% of the 1,386 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Blendini is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Blendini 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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Blendini is one of 19 rated food businesses in The Mall Chequers Centre. See every hygiene rating in The Mall Chequers Centre →
Maidstone inspects and rates 1,452 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Maidstone →
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