United Response food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Maidstone
United Response holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 February 2010, more than 16 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: 17 John Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2SQ
How it compares in Maidstone
In Maidstone, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so United Response 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% | ← United Response | |
| 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 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 United Response 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 United Response, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boxley Road Mini Market (Best One) Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2007 |
| Brickmakers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2009 |
| Alfies Fish Bar And Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2025 |
| 4 Continents Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Alphabets Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Al-Amin Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Bonnies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
Questions about United Response
What is United Response's food hygiene rating?
United Response has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maidstone Council on 25 February 2010.
Is United Response 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was United Response last inspected?
United Response was last inspected on 25 February 2010, more than 16 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 United Response?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does United Response compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, while United Response holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects United Response 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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