Zen Wok food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Maidstone
Zen Wok holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 November 2024, 20 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: High Street, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0AU
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Zen Wok 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% | ← Zen Wok | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Zen Wok 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 Zen Wok, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| W J Crouch Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 25 March 2026 |
| 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 Zen Wok
What is Zen Wok's food hygiene rating?
Zen Wok has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 6 November 2024.
Is Zen Wok 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Zen Wok last inspected?
Zen Wok was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 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 Zen Wok?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Zen Wok compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Zen Wok is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Zen Wok 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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