Parkwood Trout Farm food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maidstone
Parkwood Trout Farm 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
This is a fresh result: Parkwood Trout Farm was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Goddington Lane, Harrietsham, Kent, ME17 1JX
How it compares in Maidstone
In Maidstone, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Parkwood Trout Farm 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% | ← Parkwood Trout Farm | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Parkwood Trout Farm 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 Parkwood Trout Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink At Harrietsham Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Safe Hands Professional After School Childcare School/college/university | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2023 |
| Wild Shark Vineyard Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Percival's Rest Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Harrietsham Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2003 |
| Imperial Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Taste Of Bengal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 November 2025 |
| Mace Harrietsham Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2014 |
Questions about Parkwood Trout Farm
What is Parkwood Trout Farm's food hygiene rating?
Parkwood Trout Farm has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maidstone Council on 29 May 2026.
Is Parkwood Trout Farm 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 Parkwood Trout Farm last inspected?
Parkwood Trout Farm was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month 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 Parkwood Trout Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Parkwood Trout Farm compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, while Parkwood Trout Farm holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Parkwood Trout Farm 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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