Chegworth Valley Juice food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Maidstone
Chegworth Valley Juice holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 6 November 2024, 20 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: Water Lane Farm, Water Lane, Harrietsham, ME17 1DE
How it compares in Maidstone
In Maidstone, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Chegworth Valley Juice 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% | ← Chegworth Valley Juice | |
| 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 Chegworth Valley Juice 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 Chegworth Valley Juice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink At Harrietsham Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Safe Hands Professional After School Childcare School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2023 |
| Parkwood Trout Farm Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 May 2026 |
| Taste Of Bengal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 November 2025 |
| Imperial Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Percival's Rest Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Harrietsham Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2003 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2022 |
Questions about Chegworth Valley Juice
What is Chegworth Valley Juice's food hygiene rating?
Chegworth Valley Juice has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maidstone Council on 6 November 2024.
Is Chegworth Valley Juice 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chegworth Valley Juice last inspected?
Chegworth Valley Juice was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 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 Chegworth Valley Juice?
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 Chegworth Valley Juice compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, while Chegworth Valley Juice holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Chegworth Valley Juice 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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