The Stone Street Grocery Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maidstone
The Stone Street Grocery Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 May 2014, more than 12 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: 52 - 54 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6NA
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts The Stone Street Grocery Store 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% | ← The Stone Street Grocery Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Stone Street Grocery Store 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 Stone Street Grocery Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo - Maidstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| BBs Coffee And Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| All Saints Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2023 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2020 |
| Azuro Pub/bar/nightclub | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Appamma Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
Questions about The Stone Street Grocery Store
What is The Stone Street Grocery Store's food hygiene rating?
The Stone Street Grocery Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 14 May 2014.
Is The Stone Street Grocery Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Stone Street Grocery Store last inspected?
The Stone Street Grocery Store was last inspected on 14 May 2014, more than 12 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 The Stone Street Grocery Store?
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 The Stone Street Grocery Store compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and The Stone Street Grocery Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects The Stone Street Grocery Store 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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