Food Safety in Boxley Downs
181 establishments rated · 85.64% with 5 stars
Boxley Downs (ME17) is home to 181 rated food establishments in the Maidstone area of Maidstone. An impressive 85.64% hold a 5-star food hygiene rating — well above the national average.
Rating Distribution
Boxley Downs vs Maidstone Average
% of establishments with given rating · Maidstone average across 1,457 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Boxley Downs
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flopsy Candy Floss Retailers - other · ME17 3HS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 2 | Ruby In The Country Other catering premises · ME17 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 Aug 2022 |
| 3 | Kent Vine And Graze Mobile caterer · ME17 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 Apr 2026 |
| 4 | Boughton Monchelsea Breakfast And After School Club Caring Premises · ME17 4HP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 Jan 2022 |
| 5 | Truly, Scrumptious Cake And Baked Other catering premises · ME17 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 6 | McCrum's BBQ Other catering premises · ME17 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 Sept 2022 |
| 7 | Blooming Amazing Cakes / Icing On The Cake School Other catering premises · ME17 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 8 | Costa Coffee Drive Thru' Takeaway/sandwich shop · ME17 1SS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 9 | Lower Farm Eggs Retailers - other · ME17 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 May 2026 |
| 10 | Ulcombe Community Breakfast Other catering premises · ME17 1HD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 Jul 2013 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Boxley Downs
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Balkanika Foods ME17 3LT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 14 Apr 2025 |
Parkwood Trout Farm ME17 1JX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 5 Dec 2025 |
Chopstick And Bowl ME17 2QD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 Jan 2026 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
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