Broadway Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maidstone
Broadway Express 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 21 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: 23 To 27, The Broadway, Maidstone, ME16 8QX
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Broadway Express 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% | ← Broadway Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Broadway Express 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 Broadway Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| 7 Miles Korean And Chinese Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Cafe Beck Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Buenos Aires Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Big Boys Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Blue Sky Day Nursery Caring Premises | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Andys Food Factory Mobile caterer | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| All Saints Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2023 |
Questions about Broadway Express
What is Broadway Express's food hygiene rating?
Broadway Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 21 May 2014.
Is Broadway Express 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 Broadway Express last inspected?
Broadway Express was last inspected on 21 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 Broadway Express?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Broadway Express compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Broadway Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Broadway Express 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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