📍 8 areas · 1,457 establishments
Food Safety in Maidstone
Every area ranked by food hygiene rating
Data updated daily · Last sync: 20 May 2026
Maidstone has 1,457 food establishments with hygiene ratings. 76.53% hold a 5-star rating — a strong result for a major city.
4.7
Average Rating
out of 5
76.53%
5-Star Rated
1,131 places
88.4%
4 or 5 Stars
1.1%
Rated 0 or 1
Rating Distribution
51,131
81%
4174
12%
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63
2
12
1
13
0
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🗺️ Establishment Map
Showing 10 establishments across Maidstone. Colour indicates hygiene rating.
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🏆 Safest Areas in Maidstone
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | Establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boxley Downs ME17 | 4.8 | 85.64% | 181 |
| 2 | Boxley Downs ME20 | 4.8 | 84.83% | 145 |
| 3 | Cage Green & Angel TN12 | 4.8 | 85.23% | 264 |
| 4 | East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury ME18 | 4.7 | 78.79% | 66 |
| 5 | Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden TN17 | 4.7 | 85.11% | 141 |
⚠️ Areas Needing Improvement
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | % Rated 0-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boxley Downs ME14 | 4.6 | 76.38% | 1.84% |
| 2 | East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury ME18 | 4.7 | 78.79% | 0% |
| 3 | Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden TN17 | 4.7 | 85.11% | 1.42% |
| 4 | High Street ME15 | 4.7 | 81.66% | 0.59% |
| 5 | Palace Wood ME16 | 4.7 | 80.84% | 1.87% |
🚨 Lowest Rated Establishments in Maidstone
| Business | Rating | Type | Area | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mexaha ME15 6LH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Maidstone | 15 Nov 2025 |
Esquires Coffee House ME15 6HU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Maidstone | 20 Mar 2026 |
AA Markets Cafeteria ME16 8RG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Maidstone | 27 Nov 2025 |
Pad Thai Live Maidstone ME14 1JL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Maidstone | 29 May 2025 |
B & M Retail Ltd ME15 6AT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | Maidstone | 7 Feb 2025 |
Balkanika Foods ME17 3LT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Maidstone | 14 Apr 2025 |
Cobham Manor Coffee Shop ME14 3LU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Maidstone | 16 Nov 2024 |
Detling Diner ME14 3HT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Maidstone | 17 Nov 2025 |
Everest Cash And Carry ME14 2RF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Maidstone | 27 May 2025 |
The Victory ME16 9NB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Pub/bar/nightclub | Maidstone | 30 Oct 2025 |
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