Social Chill Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maidstone
Social Chill Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 April 2016, more than 10 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: 95A Week Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1QX
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Social Chill Bar 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% | ← Social Chill Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Social Chill Bar 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 Social Chill Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Cafe Rose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Cafe W Maidstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2011 |
| Bonnies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Al-Amin Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Akins Food Retailers - other | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Ashes Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
Questions about Social Chill Bar
What is Social Chill Bar's food hygiene rating?
Social Chill Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 4 April 2016.
Is Social Chill Bar 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Social Chill Bar last inspected?
Social Chill Bar was last inspected on 4 April 2016, more than 10 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 Social Chill Bar?
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 Social Chill Bar compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Social Chill Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Social Chill Bar 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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