Londis And Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maidstone
Londis And Post Office holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 20 March 2025, 15 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: 4 - 6 Church Street, Tovil, Kent, ME15 6RB
How it compares in Maidstone
In Maidstone, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Londis And Post Office 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% | ← Londis And Post Office | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Londis And Post Office 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 Londis And Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andys Food Factory Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Caterlink At St Michaels C Of E Infants School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2013 |
| Avon Manor House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Betsy Clara Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Bettys Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2016 |
| Asian Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Broadway Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2014 |
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about Londis And Post Office
What is Londis And Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Londis And Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maidstone Council on 20 March 2025.
Is Londis And Post Office 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Londis And Post Office last inspected?
Londis And Post Office was last inspected on 20 March 2025, 15 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 Londis And Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Londis And Post Office compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, while Londis And Post Office holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Londis And Post Office 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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