South East · 1,452 registered food establishments · Data updated 2026-07-27
27 businesses lost a 5 rating this year → 33 premises changed hands in 12 months → Ranks 22 of 362 for time to first published rating →
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30 days median · 39 days average
across 546 newly listed businesses since 2022
Rank 22 of 362 UK authorities (1 = fastest).
Measured from a business appearing in the published FSA dataset to its first rating appearing there. Authorities publish with delays (appeal windows, batch updates), so this reflects the register's speed, not necessarily inspection speed.
| Date | Event | Business | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-11 | Opened | Condimaniac Limited | ME5 8UD |
| 2026-07-11 | Opened | Pharaohs Food | |
| 2026-07-11 | Opened | Natural Fit Gym | ME16 0LS |
| 2026-07-11 | Opened | The Coffee Barn | ME17 3AG |
| 2026-07-11 | Opened | Mr Whippy Ice Cream | |
| 2026-07-11 | Opened | Apple Trees | ME16 0UP |
| 2026-07-11 | Opened | Dog House Records Ltd | ME14 1SD |
| 2026-07-11 | Closed | Kashmir Kitchen | ME17 4AG |
How does Maidstone's closure rate compare to the national average this year? Which business types close most often in Maidstone? Which businesses lost their 5 rating in Maidstone this year?
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