1,416 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 81.2% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Maidstone are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Maidstone currently has 1,416 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,353 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 81.2% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. There are currently 17 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA Markets Cafeteria | ME16 8RG | 0 | Nov 27, 2025 |
| Mexaha | ME15 6LH | 0 | Nov 15, 2025 |
| Pad Thai Live Maidstone | ME14 1JL | 0 | May 29, 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd | ME15 6AT | 1 | Feb 07, 2025 |
| Balkanika Foods | ME17 3LT | 1 | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Barming Post Limited | ME16 9EU | 1 | Mar 07, 2024 |
| Burdens Butchers | ME16 8DN | 1 | May 14, 2025 |
| Cobham Manor Coffee Shop | ME14 3LU | 1 | Nov 16, 2024 |
| Detling Diner | ME14 3HT | 1 | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Everest Cash And Carry | ME14 2RF | 1 | May 27, 2025 |
| Headcorn Charcoal Grill | TN27 9NL | 1 | May 15, 2025 |
| Parkwood Trout Farm | ME17 1JX | 1 | Dec 05, 2025 |
| Starburger | ME14 1QX | 1 | Oct 17, 2025 |
| The Pond Cafe @ Tyland Barn | ME14 3BD | 1 | Jul 29, 2025 |
| The Victory | ME16 9NB | 1 | Oct 30, 2025 |
There are currently 1,099 food businesses in Maidstone with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 81.2% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Maidstone depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.