Allington Community Association food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Maidstone
Allington Community Association holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 February 2012, more than 14 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: Allington Community Centre, Castle Road, Maidstone, ME16 0PZ
How it compares in Maidstone
In Maidstone, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Allington Community Association sits behind roughly 1,136 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,136 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ← Allington Community Association | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Allington Community Association 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 Allington Community Association, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Forty FM Services - Compass Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Aunt Sally's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Boyce's Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Allington Primary School Breakfast And Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Baskervilles Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Arms Apiaries Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Allington Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Caterlink At Brunswick House Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about Allington Community Association
What is Allington Community Association's food hygiene rating?
Allington Community Association has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maidstone Council on 10 February 2012.
Is Allington Community Association safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Allington Community Association last inspected?
Allington Community Association was last inspected on 10 February 2012, more than 14 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 Allington Community Association?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Allington Community Association compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, while Allington Community Association holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Allington Community Association 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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