Canterbury Primary School (Main School Kitchen) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Canterbury City
Canterbury Primary School (Main School Kitchen) 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
This is a fresh result: Canterbury Primary School (Main School Kitchen) was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: City View, Franklyn Road, Canterbury, CT2 8PT
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Canterbury Primary School (Main School Kitchen) among the 1,160 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 | 1,160 | 78% | ← Canterbury Primary School (Main School Kitchen) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 13% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Canterbury Primary School (Main School Kitchen) 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 Canterbury Primary School (Main School Kitchen), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| City View Pre School And Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Chaucer Stores Retailers - other | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Appeti Tennis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Canterbury Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Chimera Climbing Centre Canterbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2023 |
| Carena Guest House Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Cafe Solo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
Questions about Canterbury Primary School (Main School Kitchen)
What is Canterbury Primary School (Main School Kitchen)'s food hygiene rating?
Canterbury Primary School (Main School Kitchen) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Canterbury Primary School (Main School Kitchen) 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 Canterbury Primary School (Main School Kitchen) last inspected?
Canterbury Primary School (Main School Kitchen) was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month 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 Canterbury Primary School (Main School Kitchen)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Canterbury Primary School (Main School Kitchen) compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,484 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and Canterbury Primary School (Main School Kitchen) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Canterbury Primary School (Main School Kitchen) 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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