Bearsted Spice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Maidstone
Bearsted Spice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 7, Egremont Shopping Parade, Egremont Road, ME15 8LH
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Bearsted Spice 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% | ← Bearsted Spice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bearsted Spice 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 Bearsted Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Future Maidstone Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Bearsted Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Babos Kebab And Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Bakery 79 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Bearsted News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2016 |
| Aura Sanctuary Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| After School Club At Thurnham CE Infant School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
Questions about Bearsted Spice
What is Bearsted Spice's food hygiene rating?
Bearsted Spice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 23 September 2024.
Is Bearsted Spice 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bearsted Spice last inspected?
Bearsted Spice was last inspected on 23 September 2024, 21 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 Bearsted Spice?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bearsted Spice compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Bearsted Spice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Bearsted Spice 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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