Lenham Village Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maidstone
Lenham Village Stores 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
The rating dates from 25 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Stores, The Square, Lenham, ME17 2PG
How it compares in Maidstone
In Maidstone, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Lenham Village Stores 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% | ← Lenham Village Stores | |
| 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 Lenham Village Stores 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 Lenham Village Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bow Window Cafe And Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| The Dog And Bear Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 19 November 2025 |
| Saxon Warrior Pharmacy Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Cornerhouse Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| The Square Fish Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 October 2025 |
| Home Bake Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2026 |
| Lenham Farm Shop Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
Questions about Lenham Village Stores
What is Lenham Village Stores's food hygiene rating?
Lenham Village Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maidstone Council on 25 July 2024.
Is Lenham Village Stores 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 Lenham Village Stores last inspected?
Lenham Village Stores was last inspected on 25 July 2024, 23 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 Lenham Village Stores?
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 Lenham Village Stores compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, while Lenham Village Stores holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Lenham Village Stores 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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