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Food Hygiene Rating for The Orchard

The Orchard is a pub.

The Orchard is located in the town of Maidstone.

Rating: 5 - Very GoodLast inspected: Thu 26 Mar 2026ME15 8SEfhrs
Food hygiene rating 5 for The Orchard
Very Good

Location

Address

The Orchard Spot, Spot Lane, Downswood, Kent

Otham MAIDSTONE ME15

Local authority

maidstone

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Inspection details

Food Hygiene & Safety Procedures

Very Good (0)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and code of practice.

Structural Compliance

Good (5)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and industry codes of practice. Some minor contraventions or non-compliance.

Confidence in Management

Very Good (0)

Good record of compliance. Satisfactory documented HACCP-based Food Safety Management System.

Overall food hygiene rating
5 - Very Good
Date of last inspection
26 March 2026
FHRS ID
721602
Business type
Pub - Bar - Nightclub
Business name
The Orchard
Address
The Orchard Spot, Spot Lane, Downswood, Kent
Responsible local authority
maidstone
Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency.

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