Taywell Ice Creams food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Maidstone
Taywell Ice Creams holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Taywell Ice Creams was inspected on 25 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Maidstone score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Maidstone ratings →
Address: RKC House, Forstal Business Park, Maidstone Road, TN12 6PY
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How this rating has changed
Taywell Ice Creams was re-inspected on 25 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Taywell Ice Creams among the 1,147 places in Maidstone holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,147 | 83% | ← Taywell Ice Creams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 66 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 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 Taywell Ice Creams 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 Taywell Ice Creams, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnies Day Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| HLR Catering Ltd Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Kent Survival Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Pearl & Oyster Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Powder Mill Bar Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Shires Oast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Brookers Oast Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Dray Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Taywell Ice Creams
What is Taywell Ice Creams's food hygiene rating?
Taywell Ice Creams has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 25 August 2026.
Is Taywell Ice Creams 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Taywell Ice Creams last inspected?
Taywell Ice Creams was last inspected on 25 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Taywell Ice Creams?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Taywell Ice Creams compare to other places in Maidstone?
83% of the 1,386 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Taywell Ice Creams is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Taywell Ice Creams 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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