Headcorn Baptist Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Maidstone
Headcorn Baptist Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 February 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 1 Station Road, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9SB
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Headcorn Baptist Church 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% | ← Headcorn Baptist Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Headcorn Baptist Church 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 Headcorn Baptist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headcorn Service Station Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2022 |
| Headcorn Station Coffee Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2022 |
| Bake My Day Headcorn Ltd Retailers - other | 255 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 September 2018 |
| Wheelers Green Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2018 |
| Headcorn Hardware Retailers - other | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2025 |
| Betty Boo's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 334 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 October 2025 |
| Hollamby Family Butchers Retailers - other | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Lees Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Headcorn Baptist Church
What is Headcorn Baptist Church's food hygiene rating?
Headcorn Baptist Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 19 February 2018.
Is Headcorn Baptist Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Headcorn Baptist Church last inspected?
Headcorn Baptist Church was last inspected on 19 February 2018, more than 8 years 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 Headcorn Baptist Church?
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 Headcorn Baptist Church compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Headcorn Baptist Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Headcorn Baptist Church 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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