East Farleigh Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maidstone
East Farleigh Club holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 September 2004, more than 21 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: East Farleigh Working Mens Club, Lower Road, East Farleigh, ME15 0JL
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts East Farleigh Club 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% | ← East Farleigh Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 East Farleigh Club 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 East Farleigh Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottoms Up Bar Mobile caterer | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| Cobnuts Steiner Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2021 |
| Bridge House Fant Oast (NHS Kent And Medway) Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
Questions about East Farleigh Club
What is East Farleigh Club's food hygiene rating?
East Farleigh Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 13 September 2004.
Is East Farleigh Club 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was East Farleigh Club last inspected?
East Farleigh Club was last inspected on 13 September 2004, more than 21 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 East Farleigh Club?
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 East Farleigh Club compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and East Farleigh Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects East Farleigh Club 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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