Maidstone Squash Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maidstone
Maidstone Squash 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 8 December 2020, more than 5 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: 23A Union Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1EB
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Maidstone Squash 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% | ← Maidstone Squash 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 Very good
- 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 Maidstone Squash 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 Maidstone Squash Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Cafe Rose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Bonnies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Al-Amin Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Cafe W Maidstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2011 |
| Akins Food Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Ashes Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
Questions about Maidstone Squash Club
What is Maidstone Squash Club's food hygiene rating?
Maidstone Squash Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 8 December 2020.
Is Maidstone Squash 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 Maidstone Squash Club last inspected?
Maidstone Squash Club was last inspected on 8 December 2020, more than 5 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 Maidstone Squash Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Maidstone Squash Club compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Maidstone Squash Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Maidstone Squash 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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