Townsend Montessori Margate food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Thanet
Townsend Montessori Margate holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 10 Cowper Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 1SX
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Townsend Montessori Margate among the 1,413 places in Thanet holding top marks, 95% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,413 | 95% | ← Townsend Montessori Margate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 75 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Townsend Montessori Margate none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Townsend Montessori Margate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 B's kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| C & S News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Cake by The Ocean Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Bombo Doughnuts Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Bayleaf Indian Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Alfies Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Baba Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about Townsend Montessori Margate
What is Townsend Montessori Margate's food hygiene rating?
Townsend Montessori Margate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 20 December 2024.
Is Townsend Montessori Margate safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Townsend Montessori Margate last inspected?
Townsend Montessori Margate was last inspected on 20 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thanet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Townsend Montessori Margate?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Townsend Montessori Margate compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Townsend Montessori Margate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Townsend Montessori Margate and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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