Little Street food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maidstone
Little Street holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 March 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: 40 Royal Star Arcade, High Street, Maidstone, ME14 1JL
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Little Street 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% | ← Little Street | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Little Street 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 Little Street, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashes Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| Akins Food Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Ballin Maidstone Pub/bar/nightclub | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Cafe W Maidstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2011 |
| 7 Miles Korean And Chinese Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Big Boys Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Buenos Aires Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Cafe Beck Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
Questions about Little Street
What is Little Street's food hygiene rating?
Little Street has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 27 March 2017.
Is Little Street 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Street last inspected?
Little Street was last inspected on 27 March 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 Little Street?
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 Little Street compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Little Street is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Little Street 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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