Cafe W Maidstone food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maidstone
Cafe W Maidstone 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 1 March 2011, more than 15 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: 24 Fremlin Walk, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1QP
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Cafe W Maidstone 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% | ← Cafe W Maidstone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cafe W Maidstone 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 Cafe W Maidstone, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akins Food Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Ashes Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Cafe Rose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Ballin Maidstone Pub/bar/nightclub | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| 7 Miles Korean And Chinese Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Bliss Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
Questions about Cafe W Maidstone
What is Cafe W Maidstone's food hygiene rating?
Cafe W Maidstone has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 1 March 2011.
Is Cafe W Maidstone 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 Cafe W Maidstone last inspected?
Cafe W Maidstone was last inspected on 1 March 2011, more than 15 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 Cafe W Maidstone?
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 Cafe W Maidstone compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe W Maidstone is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Cafe W Maidstone 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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