Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
Zarda Cottage food hygiene rating
Zarda Cottage
Swan House
High Street
Yalding
Kent
ME18 6HS Inspected 30 June 2026
High Street
Yalding
Kent
ME18 6HS Inspected 30 June 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Maidstone
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
Zarda Cottage in Maidstone currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 30 June 2026. Zarda Cottage is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at Swan House, High Street, Yalding, Kent, ME18 6HS.
- Business name
- Zarda Cottage
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Maidstone
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 30 June 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1787639
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
30 June 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for Zarda Cottage.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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