Weald Of Kent food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maidstone
Weald Of Kent holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 November 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Weald Of Kent Golf Course, Maidstone Road, Headcorn, TN27 9PT
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Weald Of Kent 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% | ← Weald Of Kent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Weald Of Kent 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 Weald Of Kent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Tompsett Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Minor, Weir And Willis Ltd - Marden Dept Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2020 |
| Headcorn Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2005 |
| Brooks Bar Services Ltd Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| The Hawkenbury Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Independent Catering At Headcorn Cp School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Junior Adventures Group @ Headcorn Primary School TN27 School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| White Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
Questions about Weald Of Kent
What is Weald Of Kent's food hygiene rating?
Weald Of Kent has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 17 November 2025.
Is Weald Of Kent 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Weald Of Kent last inspected?
Weald Of Kent was last inspected on 17 November 2025, 7 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 Weald Of Kent?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Weald Of Kent compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Weald Of Kent is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Weald Of Kent 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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