Cobnuts Steiner Kindergarten food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Maidstone
Cobnuts Steiner Kindergarten holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 September 2021, more than 4 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: 9 Gatland Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8PJ
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Cobnuts Steiner Kindergarten 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% | ← Cobnuts Steiner Kindergarten | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cobnuts Steiner Kindergarten 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 Cobnuts Steiner Kindergarten, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bower Grove School School/college/university | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Barming Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Bridge House Fant Oast (NHS Kent And Medway) Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Blackthorn Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Bettys Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2016 |
| Albright Childrens Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Busy Lizzy Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2013 |
| Chartwell At St Simon Stock R C Secondary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
Questions about Cobnuts Steiner Kindergarten
What is Cobnuts Steiner Kindergarten's food hygiene rating?
Cobnuts Steiner Kindergarten has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 7 September 2021.
Is Cobnuts Steiner Kindergarten 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cobnuts Steiner Kindergarten last inspected?
Cobnuts Steiner Kindergarten was last inspected on 7 September 2021, more than 4 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 Cobnuts Steiner Kindergarten?
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 Cobnuts Steiner Kindergarten compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Cobnuts Steiner Kindergarten is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Cobnuts Steiner Kindergarten 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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