The Redstart Inn Ltd food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maidstone
The Redstart Inn Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 5 March 2026, 4 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.
Address: The Redstart Public House, 70 North Street, Barming, ME16 9HF
How it compares in Maidstone
In Maidstone, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so The Redstart Inn Ltd 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% | ← The Redstart Inn Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 The Redstart Inn Ltd 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 The Redstart Inn Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barming Pre-School Caring Premises | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2020 |
| Barming Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Albright Childrens Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Blackthorn Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Bower Grove School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Barming Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Busy Bees At Maidstone Hospital Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Cafe @ Plus One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about The Redstart Inn Ltd
What is The Redstart Inn Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Redstart Inn Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maidstone Council on 5 March 2026.
Is The Redstart Inn Ltd 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Redstart Inn Ltd last inspected?
The Redstart Inn Ltd was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 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 The Redstart Inn Ltd?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Redstart Inn Ltd compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, while The Redstart Inn Ltd holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects The Redstart Inn Ltd 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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