M And P News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maidstone
M And P News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 14 February 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: M And P Newsagents, 19 Northumberland Court, Northumberland Road, ME15 7LW
How it compares in Maidstone
In Maidstone, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so M And P News 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% | ← M And P News | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 M And P News 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 M And P News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club At Oak Trees County Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2008 |
| Breakfast Club At Greenfields Cp School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2016 |
| Caterlink At Tiger Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Caterlink At New Line Learning Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Maidstone Boughton Lane Day NurseryPreschool Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Best Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Britannia Meze Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Ashley Gardens Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about M And P News
What is M And P News's food hygiene rating?
M And P News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maidstone Council on 14 February 2026.
Is M And P News 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was M And P News last inspected?
M And P News was last inspected on 14 February 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 M And P News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does M And P News compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, while M And P News holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects M And P News 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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