Maidstone YMCA Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Maidstone
Maidstone YMCA Pre-School 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 29 September 2011, more than 14 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: Ymca Sports Centre, Melrose Close, Maidstone, ME15 6ZE
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Maidstone YMCA Pre-School 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% | ← Maidstone YMCA Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Maidstone YMCA Pre-School 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 Maidstone YMCA Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caretech Community Care Ltd Caring Premises | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Maidstone Boughton Lane Day NurseryPreschool Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Caterlink At Tiger Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Caterlink At New Line Learning Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Britannia Meze Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| A W Kerry Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2002 |
| Betsy Clara Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Breakfast Club At Oak Trees County Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2008 |
Questions about Maidstone YMCA Pre-School
What is Maidstone YMCA Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Maidstone YMCA Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 29 September 2011.
Is Maidstone YMCA Pre-School 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 Maidstone YMCA Pre-School last inspected?
Maidstone YMCA Pre-School was last inspected on 29 September 2011, more than 14 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 Maidstone YMCA Pre-School?
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 Maidstone YMCA Pre-School compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Maidstone YMCA Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Maidstone YMCA Pre-School 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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