The Vale Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Maidstone
The Vale Care Home 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 30 January 2026, 5 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: The Vale Nursing Home, 191 Willington Street, Maidstone, ME15 8ED
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts The Vale Care Home 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 Vale Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Vale Care Home 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 Vale Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babos Kebab And Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Bearsted Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Active Future Maidstone Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Bearsted Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Breakfast Club At Greenfields Cp School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2016 |
| Bakery 79 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Bearsted News Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2016 |
Questions about The Vale Care Home
What is The Vale Care Home's food hygiene rating?
The Vale Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 30 January 2026.
Is The Vale Care Home 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 The Vale Care Home last inspected?
The Vale Care Home was last inspected on 30 January 2026, 5 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 The Vale Care Home?
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 Vale Care Home compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and The Vale Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects The Vale Care Home 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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