Refresh At The Walnut Tree
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Refresh At The Walnut Tree is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Walnut Tree Inn, Forge Lane, East Farleigh, Kent, ME15 0HJ, in the Maidstone local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 30 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — 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 pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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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What is the food hygiene rating of Refresh At The Walnut Tree?
Refresh At The Walnut Tree 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 pub/bar/nightclub?
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 Refresh At The Walnut Tree last inspected?
Refresh At The Walnut Tree was last inspected on 2025-09-30. 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 Refresh At The Walnut Tree located?
Refresh At The Walnut Tree is located at Walnut Tree Inn, Forge Lane, East Farleigh, Kent , ME15 0HJ, in the Maidstone local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the ME15 postcode area.