Food hygiene ratings in Maidstone
Our data holds 1,447 food businesses in Maidstone, rated between 2002-03-28 and 2026-08-26. 79.3% (1,147) are rated 5 (very good), above the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 24 (1.7%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Maidstone 64th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Maidstone
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 1,147 | 79.3% |
| 4 (good) | 158 | 10.9% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 58 | 4% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 11 | 0.8% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 11 | 0.8% |
| 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2 | 0.1% |
| Awaiting inspection | 32 | 2.2% |
| Exempt | 28 | 1.9% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 | 73.5% |
| Other catering premises | 259 | 91.5% |
| Retailers - other | 257 | 72.8% |
| Caring Premises | 131 | 85.5% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 129 | 82.2% |
| School/college/university | 112 | 83.9% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 | 63.1% |
| Mobile caterer | 90 | 87.8% |
Food businesses rated per month in Maidstone
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Maidstone
The 20 most recent of 24. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Namaste Mini Market | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-08-04 | Retailers - other | ME14 2RH |
| Jade House / Sushi Boss | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-27 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | ME16 8SE |
| Lenham Village Stores | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-17 | Retailers - other | ME17 2PG |
| Wok Kitchen | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-01 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | ME14 1ED |
| Britannic Catering | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-06-11 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | ME15 6JJ |
| Marden Tandoori | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-09 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | TN12 9EA |
| Banicharnitsa Utro Pastry | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-20 | Retailers - other | ME15 6JJ |
| The Fat Pizza | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-20 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | ME14 1ED |
| Londis | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-04-15 | Retailers - other | ME15 9BQ |
| Fireaway / Wing Shack Co - Maidstone | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-04-14 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | ME14 1PS |
| Costa Coffee | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-24 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | ME14 1QG |
| Esquires Coffee House | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-03-20 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | ME15 6HU |
| Chopstick And Bowl | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-01-22 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | ME17 2QD |
| Royal Supermarket | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-12-10 | Retailers - other | ME14 1SY |
| Detling Diner | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-11-17 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | ME14 3HT |
| Roll 'n' Bowl | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-11-12 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | ME14 1PA |
| The Victory | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-10-30 | Pub/bar/nightclub | ME16 9NB |
| Yeti Restaurant | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-10-21 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | ME14 1ED |
| Starburger | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-10-17 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | ME14 1QX |
| Lord Raglan | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-10-10 | Pub/bar/nightclub | TN12 0DE |
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Questions about Maidstone
How many food businesses in Maidstone are rated 5 (very good)?
1,147 of 1,447 food businesses in Maidstone (79.3%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-26.
Which food businesses in Maidstone are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
24 food businesses in Maidstone are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
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