The Cock Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maidstone
The Cock Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 15 April 2026, 2 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: Heath Road, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent, ME17 4JD
How it compares in Maidstone
In Maidstone, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cock Inn 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% | ← The Cock Inn | |
| 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 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 The Cock Inn 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 The Cock Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Days Nursery And Pre School, Boughton Monchelsea Caring Premises | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Brishing Barn Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Boughton Monchelsea Breakfast And After School Club Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2022 |
| Dolce Ltd At Boughton Monchelsea County Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Bocton Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Boughton Monchelsea Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2015 |
| Boughton Monchelsea Village Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Boughton Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2022 |
Questions about The Cock Inn
What is The Cock Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Cock Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maidstone Council on 15 April 2026.
Is The Cock Inn 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cock Inn last inspected?
The Cock Inn was last inspected on 15 April 2026, 2 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 The Cock Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Cock Inn compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, while The Cock Inn holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects The Cock Inn 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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