W J Crouch Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maidstone
W J Crouch Butchers holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 March 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.
Address: W J Crouch, High Street, Staplehurst, TN12 0AU
How it compares in Maidstone
In Maidstone, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so W J Crouch Butchers sits behind roughly 1,136 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,136 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ← W J Crouch Butchers | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 W J Crouch Butchers 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 W J Crouch Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zen Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Kin Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 April 2026 |
| Chequers Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Bleu Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Poppy's Day Nursery Caring Premises | 150 yards away | Exempt | |
| Happy Valley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Made By Kent Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2018 |
Questions about W J Crouch Butchers
What is W J Crouch Butchers's food hygiene rating?
W J Crouch Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maidstone Council on 25 March 2026.
Is W J Crouch Butchers safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was W J Crouch Butchers last inspected?
W J Crouch Butchers was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 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 W J Crouch Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does W J Crouch Butchers compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, while W J Crouch Butchers holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects W J Crouch Butchers 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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