Kings Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maidstone
Kings Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 April 2026, 3 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 Street, Boxley, Maidstone, ME14 3DR
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Kings Arms 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% | ← Kings Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 Kings Arms 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 Kings Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavell Park Care Home Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Alphabets Nursery Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Bricks Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Cobtree Manor Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Civil Service Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Boxley Road Mini Market (Best One) Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2007 |
| Brickmakers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2009 |
| Arms Apiaries Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
Questions about Kings Arms
What is Kings Arms's food hygiene rating?
Kings Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 2 April 2026.
Is Kings Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kings Arms last inspected?
Kings Arms was last inspected on 2 April 2026, 3 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 Kings Arms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kings Arms compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Kings Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Kings Arms 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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