Spud Hut / Kent Broadway News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maidstone
Spud Hut / Kent Broadway News 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 20 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Kent Broadway News, The Broadway, Maidstone, ME16 8QX
How it compares in Maidstone
In Maidstone, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Spud Hut / Kent Broadway News 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% | ← Spud Hut / Kent Broadway News | |
| 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 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 Spud Hut / Kent Broadway News 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 Spud Hut / Kent Broadway News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Express Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2014 |
| Asian Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| 7 Miles Korean And Chinese Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Cafe Beck Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Buenos Aires Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Big Boys Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| All Saints Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2023 |
| Ballin Maidstone Pub/bar/nightclub | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
Questions about Spud Hut / Kent Broadway News
What is Spud Hut / Kent Broadway News's food hygiene rating?
Spud Hut / Kent Broadway News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maidstone Council on 20 August 2024.
Is Spud Hut / Kent Broadway News 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 Spud Hut / Kent Broadway News last inspected?
Spud Hut / Kent Broadway News was last inspected on 20 August 2024, 22 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 Spud Hut / Kent Broadway News?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spud Hut / Kent Broadway News compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, while Spud Hut / Kent Broadway News holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Spud Hut / Kent Broadway News 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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