Marden Pharmacy food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maidstone
Marden Pharmacy 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 8 September 2020, more than 5 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: Chemists Shop, High Street, Marden, TN12 9DP
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Marden Pharmacy 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% | ← Marden Pharmacy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Marden Pharmacy 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 Marden Pharmacy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marden Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 5 March 2025 |
| The Old Post Office Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| The Unicorn Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 September 2025 |
| The Poplar Tree Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Cherry Tree Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Marden Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 9 June 2026 |
| Kebab Fish Knight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about Marden Pharmacy
What is Marden Pharmacy's food hygiene rating?
Marden Pharmacy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 8 September 2020.
Is Marden Pharmacy 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 Marden Pharmacy last inspected?
Marden Pharmacy was last inspected on 8 September 2020, more than 5 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 Marden Pharmacy?
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 Marden Pharmacy compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Marden Pharmacy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Marden Pharmacy 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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