Chippendayle Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Maidstone
Chippendayle Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 10 Chippendayle Drive, Harrietsham, Maidstone, ME17 1AD
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Chippendayle Lodge 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% | ← Chippendayle Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Chippendayle Lodge 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 Chippendayle Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mace Harrietsham Convenience Store Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2014 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2022 |
| Imperial Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Harrietsham Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2003 |
| Percival's Rest Pub/bar/nightclub | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Taste Of Bengal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 November 2025 |
| Caterlink At Harrietsham Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Safe Hands Professional After School Childcare School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2023 |
Questions about Chippendayle Lodge
What is Chippendayle Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Chippendayle Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 22 January 2026.
Is Chippendayle Lodge 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chippendayle Lodge last inspected?
Chippendayle Lodge was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 months 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 Chippendayle Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Chippendayle Lodge compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Chippendayle Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Chippendayle Lodge 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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