Marden Pre-School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Maidstone
Marden Pre-School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 April 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: Memorial Hall, Goudhurst Road, Marden, TN12 9JX
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Marden 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% | ← Marden 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 Marden 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 Marden Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club At Marden County Primary School School/college/university | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2022 |
| Impact Food Group At Marden County Primary School School/college/university | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Fox Den Nursery Caring Premises | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| West End Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 93 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 January 2026 |
| West End Stores Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2016 |
| Ken Ballard Ltd Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2025 |
| Kebab Fish Knight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Nisa Local Marden Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 290 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 November 2017 |
Questions about Marden Pre-School
What is Marden Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Marden Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 27 April 2017.
Is Marden 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marden Pre-School last inspected?
Marden Pre-School was last inspected on 27 April 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 Marden 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 Marden 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 Marden Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Marden 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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