Avenue Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maidstone
Avenue Stores 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 16 December 2013, more than 12 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: Corner Stores, 29 Charlesford Avenue, Kingswood, ME17 3PE
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Avenue Stores 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% | ← Avenue Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Avenue Stores 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 Avenue Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink At Kingswood Primary School School/college/university | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Kingswood Kebab And Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 432 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 December 2025 |
| Santa's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Winterwood Farm Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| The Ridge Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about Avenue Stores
What is Avenue Stores's food hygiene rating?
Avenue Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 16 December 2013.
Is Avenue Stores 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 Avenue Stores last inspected?
Avenue Stores was last inspected on 16 December 2013, more than 12 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 Avenue Stores?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Avenue Stores compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Avenue Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Avenue Stores 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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