Maidstone Food And Wine food hygiene rating
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Maidstone Food And Wine holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 January 2017, more than 9 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: 109 - 111 King Edward Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6PW
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Maidstone Food And Wine 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% | ← Maidstone Food And Wine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Maidstone Food And Wine 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 Maidstone Food And Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Betsy Clara Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Breakfast Club At South Borough CP School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2017 |
| +Lewis's Fish And Grill Chip & Wing Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Asian Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Andys Food Factory Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Azuro Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| All Saints Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2023 |
Questions about Maidstone Food And Wine
What is Maidstone Food And Wine's food hygiene rating?
Maidstone Food And Wine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 9 January 2017.
Is Maidstone Food And Wine 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Maidstone Food And Wine last inspected?
Maidstone Food And Wine was last inspected on 9 January 2017, more than 9 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 Maidstone Food And Wine?
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 Maidstone Food And Wine compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Maidstone Food And Wine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Maidstone Food And Wine 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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