Willington Stores And Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maidstone
Willington Stores And Post Office holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 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: Willington Post Office, 431 Willington Street, Maidstone, ME15 8HD
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Willington Stores And Post Office 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% | ← Willington Stores And Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Willington Stores 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 Willington Stores And Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Ashley Gardens Care Centre Caring Premises | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Celebration Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2021 |
| Charlie's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2007 |
| Breakfast Club At Greenfields Cp School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2016 |
| Celebrate Families CIC Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Breakfast Club At Oak Trees County Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2008 |
Questions about Willington Stores And Post Office
What is Willington Stores And Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Willington Stores And Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 2 February 2018.
Is Willington Stores And Post Office 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Willington Stores And Post Office last inspected?
Willington Stores And Post Office was last inspected on 2 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 Willington Stores And Post Office?
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 Willington Stores 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, and Willington Stores And Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Willington Stores 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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