Pilgrims Way School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Canterbury City
Pilgrims Way School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Pilgrims Way CP School, Pilgrims Way, Canterbury, CT1 1XU
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Pilgrims Way School among the 1,161 places in Canterbury City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,161 | 78% | ← Pilgrims Way School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 166 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Pilgrims Way School 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 Pilgrims Way School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
| Canterbury Youth Hostel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Beardy Baker Farmers/growers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Chaucer House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Canterbury Christ Church University, Sport And Active Health Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Abbots Barton Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Canterbury City Centre Premier Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Beeches Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
Questions about Pilgrims Way School
What is Pilgrims Way School's food hygiene rating?
Pilgrims Way School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 29 January 2025.
Is Pilgrims Way School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pilgrims Way School last inspected?
Pilgrims Way School was last inspected on 29 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pilgrims Way School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pilgrims Way School compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and Pilgrims Way School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Pilgrims Way School 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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