The Mill Cafe
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Mill Cafe is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at The Coffee Shop Azra Catering Ltd, 12 Hollingworth Court Turkey Mill, Ashford Road, Maidstone, ME14 5PP, in the Maidstone local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 17 April 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Maidstone oversees 1,435 registered food businesses, of which 89% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Maidstone is 4.7 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Mill Cafe?
The Mill Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Maidstone.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Mill Cafe last inspected?
The Mill Cafe was last inspected on 2024-04-17. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Mill Cafe located?
The Mill Cafe is located at The Coffee Shop Azra Catering Ltd, 12 Hollingworth Court Turkey Mill, Ashford Road, Maidstone , ME14 5PP, in the Maidstone local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the ME14 postcode area.