TK Maxx / Homesense food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maidstone
TK Maxx / Homesense holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 August 2021, more than 4 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: T K Maxx, St Peters Street, Maidstone, ME16 0SN
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts TK Maxx / Homesense 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% | ← TK Maxx / Homesense | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 TK Maxx / Homesense 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 TK Maxx / Homesense, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe W Maidstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2011 |
| 7 Miles Korean And Chinese Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Buenos Aires Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Akins Food Retailers - other | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Ashes Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| Blue Sky Day Nursery Caring Premises | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Cafe Beck Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Big Boys Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
Questions about TK Maxx / Homesense
What is TK Maxx / Homesense's food hygiene rating?
TK Maxx / Homesense has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 3 August 2021.
Is TK Maxx / Homesense 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was TK Maxx / Homesense last inspected?
TK Maxx / Homesense was last inspected on 3 August 2021, more than 4 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 TK Maxx / Homesense?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 TK Maxx / Homesense compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and TK Maxx / Homesense is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects TK Maxx / Homesense 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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