The Orchard, Downswood
The Orchard is a pub at The Orchard Spot, Spot Lane, Downswood, Kent, ME15 8SE. The Orchard's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone council on 26 March 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- The Orchard Spot
Spot Lane
Downswood
Kent
ME15 8SE - Council
- Maidstone
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Orchard’s food hygiene rating
The Orchard's rating is 6 months old.
We have checked The Orchard's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near The Orchard
- 5The Yeoman920 m
- 5The Rose Inn990 m
- 5Tovil Scout Group1.6 km
- 5Fish on the Green1.7 km
- 4The Oak on the Green1.7 km
- 4The White Horse1.7 km
Questions about The Orchard
What is the food hygiene rating at The Orchard?
The Orchard's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone council on 26 March 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Orchard?
The Orchard is at The Orchard Spot, Spot Lane, Downswood, Kent, ME15 8SE, in Downswood. Maidstone council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Yeoman, about 920 m away.
What pubs are near The Orchard?
The closest pubs and bars to The Orchard are The Yeoman (920 m), The Rose Inn (990 m) and Tovil Scout Group (1.6 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Orchard's hygiene rating up to date?
The Orchard's rating is 6 months old. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The Orchard on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Maidstone council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.