The Pond Cafe @ Tyland Barn
Major improvement necessary. Last inspection 29 July 2025.
Quick facts
- The Pond Cafe @ Tyland Barn scored 1/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 29 July 2025.
- Verdict: Major improvement necessary.
- Classified as restaurant/cafe/canteen in Maidstone.
- Inspected by Maidstone Environmental Health.
Local authority: Maidstone · council website ↗
Major improvement necessary.
Serious shortcomings at the time of inspection. The FSA recommends a swift follow-up. Consumers are typically advised to check whether improvements have been confirmed.
Classified as a sit-down food business. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.
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What people ask about The Pond Cafe @ Tyland Barn.
What is The Pond Cafe @ Tyland Barn's FSA hygiene rating?
The Pond Cafe @ Tyland Barn scored 1 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 29 July 2025. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.
When was The Pond Cafe @ Tyland Barn last inspected?
The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for The Pond Cafe @ Tyland Barn was on 29 July 2025, 10 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.
Is The Pond Cafe @ Tyland Barn required to display its hygiene rating?
No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.
Is it safe to eat at The Pond Cafe @ Tyland Barn?
The Pond Cafe @ Tyland Barn's last FSA inspection identified hygiene standards requiring improvement. A low score reflects issues observed on that inspection day, not necessarily current conditions. Many venues improve rapidly between inspections. For up-to-date status, verify with the Food Standards Agency directly and consider checking the venue's local authority.
How does The Pond Cafe @ Tyland Barn compare to other venues in Maidstone?
The Pond Cafe @ Tyland Barn's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in Maidstone on the dedicated Maidstone aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.
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Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.
Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 29 July 2025. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.
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