Ashley Gardens Care Centre food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Maidstone
Ashley Gardens Care Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 May 2026, 3 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.
94% of rated food businesses in Maidstone score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Maidstone ratings →
Address: 419 Sutton Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8RA
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Ashley Gardens Care Centre among the 1,147 places in Maidstone holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,147 | 83% | ← Ashley Gardens Care Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 66 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ashley Gardens Care Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Charlie's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Celebration Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2021 |
| Celebrate Families CIC Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2017 |
| Cats Protection - Maidstone Charity Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Appetite Hot Meals Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2007 |
Questions about Ashley Gardens Care Centre
What is Ashley Gardens Care Centre's food hygiene rating?
Ashley Gardens Care Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Ashley Gardens Care Centre 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ashley Gardens Care Centre last inspected?
Ashley Gardens Care Centre was last inspected on 28 May 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
How does Ashley Gardens Care Centre compare to other places in Maidstone?
83% of the 1,386 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Ashley Gardens Care Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Ashley Gardens Care Centre 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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