Coxheath Pre School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Maidstone
Coxheath Pre School 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 31 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: Coxheath Village Hall, Stockett Lane, Coxheath, ME17 4PT
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Coxheath Pre School 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% | ← Coxheath Pre School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Coxheath Pre School 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 Coxheath Pre School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coxheath Pharmacy Retailers - other | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Coxheath Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Coxheath Pizza And Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Age UK MST Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Coxheath Pre School
What is Coxheath Pre School's food hygiene rating?
Coxheath Pre School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 31 January 2017.
Is Coxheath Pre School 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 Coxheath Pre School last inspected?
Coxheath Pre School was last inspected on 31 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 Coxheath Pre School?
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 Coxheath Pre School compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Coxheath Pre School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Coxheath Pre School 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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