Welcome Gym food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maidstone
Welcome Gym holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 November 2003, more than 22 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: Leafy Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0DT
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Welcome Gym 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% | ← Welcome Gym | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Welcome Gym 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 Welcome Gym, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allington Baptist Church Other catering premises | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Caterlink At Brunswick House Primary School School/college/university | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Cedardale Residential Home Caring Premises | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Bower Croft Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Blue Sky Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Busy Bees At Maidstone Oakwood Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Broadway Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2014 |
| Cafe W Maidstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2011 |
Questions about Welcome Gym
What is Welcome Gym's food hygiene rating?
Welcome Gym has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 27 November 2003.
Is Welcome Gym 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Welcome Gym last inspected?
Welcome Gym was last inspected on 27 November 2003, more than 22 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 Welcome Gym?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Welcome Gym compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Welcome Gym is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Welcome Gym 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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