The Coffee Beam food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maidstone
The Coffee Beam 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 6 September 2017, more than 8 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: Unit 2-4, Farleigh Hill Trading Estate, Farleigh Hill, ME15 6RG
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts The Coffee Beam 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% | ← The Coffee Beam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Coffee Beam 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 The Coffee Beam, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andys Food Factory Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Caterlink At St Michaels C Of E Infants School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2013 |
| Avon Manor House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Betsy Clara Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Bettys Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2016 |
| Asian Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Broadway Express Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2014 |
| Breakfast Club At South Borough CP School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2017 |
Questions about The Coffee Beam
What is The Coffee Beam's food hygiene rating?
The Coffee Beam has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 6 September 2017.
Is The Coffee Beam 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 The Coffee Beam last inspected?
The Coffee Beam was last inspected on 6 September 2017, more than 8 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 The Coffee Beam?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Coffee Beam compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and The Coffee Beam is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects The Coffee Beam 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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