Kindergarten Kids Ltd At St Marys Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Canterbury City
Kindergarten Kids Ltd At St Marys Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 January 2026, 6 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: Northwood Road, Whitstable, CT5 2EY
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Kindergarten Kids Ltd At St Marys Primary School sits behind roughly 1,160 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,160 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 13% | ← Kindergarten Kids Ltd At St Marys Primary School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 121 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 165 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Kindergarten Kids Ltd At St Marys Primary 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 Kindergarten Kids Ltd At St Marys Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiveways Caring Premises | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| No 5 Tankerton Circus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Basil And Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Cafe 89 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Carousel Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Ales And Blooms Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Gusto Giusto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about Kindergarten Kids Ltd At St Marys Primary School
What is Kindergarten Kids Ltd At St Marys Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Kindergarten Kids Ltd At St Marys Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Canterbury City Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Kindergarten Kids Ltd At St Marys Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kindergarten Kids Ltd At St Marys Primary School last inspected?
Kindergarten Kids Ltd At St Marys Primary School was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 6 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 Kindergarten Kids Ltd At St Marys Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kindergarten Kids Ltd At St Marys Primary School compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,484 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, while Kindergarten Kids Ltd At St Marys Primary School holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Kindergarten Kids Ltd At St Marys Primary 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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