The Masala Banks

Licensed under the Licensing Act

76 Bank Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1SJ

Premises licence 24/04367/LAPMV

In force

The Masala Banks holds a premises licence from Maidstone Borough Council, reference 24/04367/LAPMV. It was issued on 22 November 2024. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type: Premises Licence - Minor Variation
Reference: 24/04367/LAPMV
Status on register: Issued
Issued: 22 November 2024
Venue type: Restaurant or café
Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5 (very good), inspected 2 February 2026 (as Masala Banks)
Licensing authority: Maidstone Borough Council
Postcode: ME14 1SJ
First seen by On Licence: 23 September 2026

Licensable activities

Maidstone Borough Council's register does not list activities for this licence. The full licence, with its conditions and hours, is held by the council.

History

22 November 2024Premises Licence - Minor Variation

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence: Mon to Wed 09:00-01:00, Thu to Sat 09:00-04:00, Sun 09:00-01:00
Films: Mon to Thu 09:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 09:00-04:00, Sun 10:00-00:00
Indoor sporting events: Mon to Wed 09:00-00:00, Thu to Sat 09:00-03:00, Sun 10:00-00:00
Live music: Mon to Wed 09:00-00:00, Thu to Sat 09:00-03:00, Sun 10:00-00:00
Recorded music: Mon to Wed 09:00-00:00, Thu to Sat 09:00-03:00, Sun 10:00-00:00
Sale or Supply of Alcohol: Mon to Wed 09:00-00:00, Thu to Sat 09:00-03:00, Sun 10:00-00:00
Performances of dance: Mon to Wed 10:00-00:00, Thu to Sat 10:00-03:00, Sun 10:00-00:00
Anything similar to E, F, or G: Mon to Wed 10:00-00:00, Thu to Sat 10:00-03:00, Sun 10:00-00:00
Late Night Refreshment: Mon to Wed 23:00-01:00, Thu to Sat 23:00-04:00, Sun 23:00-01:00
Opening Hours (Non-standard): Permitted (hours not listed)

Licence conditions (10)

CCTV will be provided in the form of a recordable system, capable of providing pictures of evidential quality in all lighting conditions particularly facial recognition. a. Cameras shall encompass all ingress & egress points, and include all areas to which the public have access including all areas where alcohol is displayed. b. The CCTV shall be recording at all times that the premises are open to the public. c. Equipment must be maintained in good working order, be correctly time and date stamped, recordings MUST be kept on the hard drive and kept for a period of 31 days and handed to Police or Local Authority upon reasonable request. d. The Premises Licence Holder must ensure at all times that the DPS, or appointed member of staff, is capable and competent at downloading CCTV footage in a recordable format to the Police and Local Authority. e. CCTV images will be provided to the police and other responsible authorities as soon as practicable and in any case within 48 hours of a request for such images, subject of the provisions of the DPA.
A logbook - in either electronic or handwritten format - shall be kept detailing all incidents that involve any allegation of trouble involving members of the public that occur at the Premises. This will be a bound book if handwritten and will detail the following: a. The day, date and time of the incident b. The member of staff making the entry c. All members of staff involved in the incident d. An account of the incident e. Details of any persons injured, and the injuries sustained f. Any other details thought relevant.
All persons that sell or supply alcohol to customers must have licensing training. a. Training should take place within six weeks of employment and any new employees will be supervised until the training has taken place. b. Refresher training should be repeated a minimum of every six months or earlier if required due to changes of legislation. c. Training records must be kept on the premises - in either electronic or handwritten format - and shall contain the nature, content and frequency of all training. d. Records must be made available for inspection by Police, Police Licensing Officer and authorised officers from the Local Authority upon request either electronically or hard copy.
The premises will undertake the "Challenge 25" Scheme. Appropriate signage will be displayed informing customers that "Challenge 25" is in operation.
All staff involved in the sale or supply of alcohol will be trained in the "Challenge 25" Scheme and such training will be recorded - in either electronic or handwritten format.
The only forms of identification that will be accepted will bear their photograph, date of birth and a holographic mark and/or ultraviolet feature. Examples of appropriate identification include a passport, photocard driving licence, military ID, and Home Office approved proof of age ID card bearing the PASS hologram.
A refusal register - in either electronic or handwritten format - will be in operation at the premises. All staff involved in the sale of alcohol will be fully trained in the system and it will record the following: a. Item refused. b. Name, or description, of the person refused. c. Reason for refusal. d. Name of staff member making refusal.
The register will be available for inspection to any Police Officer, Local Authority Licensing Officer or Trading Standards Officer at any reasonable time.
Toughened or polycarbonate glass will be used at the premises. All drinks will be supplied in polycarbonate or suitably toughened glass. Exception would be for bottled drinks and drinking of wine, champagne and cocktails.
The premises shall have a written drug policy, this will detail the strategies to minimise the use and supply of illegal drugs within the premises. This will entail an agreed procedure for the handling and retention of an

Licensed hours are the most a premises may open or trade under its licence, not its actual opening times.

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