Maidstone Mencap Charitable Trust food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maidstone
Maidstone Mencap Charitable Trust holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 March 2009, more than 17 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: Cobtree Hall, Willington Street, Maidstone, ME15 8EB
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Maidstone Mencap Charitable Trust 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 Mencap Charitable Trust | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mencap Charitable Trust 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 Mencap Charitable Trust, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babos Kebab And Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Breakfast Club At Greenfields Cp School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2016 |
| Bearsted Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Active Future Maidstone Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Bearsted Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Best Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Breakfast Club At Oak Trees County Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2008 |
Questions about Maidstone Mencap Charitable Trust
What is Maidstone Mencap Charitable Trust's food hygiene rating?
Maidstone Mencap Charitable Trust has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 3 March 2009.
Is Maidstone Mencap Charitable Trust 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Maidstone Mencap Charitable Trust last inspected?
Maidstone Mencap Charitable Trust was last inspected on 3 March 2009, more than 17 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 Mencap Charitable Trust?
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 Mencap Charitable Trust compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Maidstone Mencap Charitable Trust is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Maidstone Mencap Charitable Trust 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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