Hook And Hatchet food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maidstone
Hook And Hatchet holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 August 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Church Road, Hucking, Maidstone, ME17 1QT
How it compares in Maidstone
In Maidstone, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Hook And Hatchet sits behind roughly 1,136 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,136 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ← Hook And Hatchet | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Hook And Hatchet 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 Hook And Hatchet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAM Food And Fibre Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Invicta Food Design At The Dreys Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2025 |
| The Dreys Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| Amberlea Japanese Tea Rooms Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 July 2025 |
| Valley Mushrooms Manufacturers/packers | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Penn Oast Vineyard Manufacturers/packers | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| The Dirty Habit Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Bredgar Railway Station Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2025 |
Questions about Hook And Hatchet
What is Hook And Hatchet's food hygiene rating?
Hook And Hatchet has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maidstone Council on 16 August 2025.
Is Hook And Hatchet safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hook And Hatchet last inspected?
Hook And Hatchet was last inspected on 16 August 2025, 10 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 Hook And Hatchet?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hook And Hatchet compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, while Hook And Hatchet holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Hook And Hatchet 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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