The Slingsby Hut food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Maidstone
The Slingsby Hut holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 August 2016, more than 9 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: Campfield Farm, Haste Hill Road, Boughton Monchelsea, ME17 4LR
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts The Slingsby Hut 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% | ← The Slingsby Hut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Slingsby Hut 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 The Slingsby Hut, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boughton Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2022 |
| Bocton Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Boughton Monchelsea Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2015 |
| Boughton Monchelsea Village Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Caterlink At The Cornwallis School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Boughton Monchelsea Breakfast And After School Club Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2022 |
| Age UK MST Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Brishing Barn Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
Questions about The Slingsby Hut
What is The Slingsby Hut's food hygiene rating?
The Slingsby Hut has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 1 August 2016.
Is The Slingsby Hut 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Slingsby Hut last inspected?
The Slingsby Hut was last inspected on 1 August 2016, more than 9 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 The Slingsby Hut?
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 The Slingsby Hut compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and The Slingsby Hut is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects The Slingsby Hut 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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