St Martins Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dover
St Martins Primary 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
This is a fresh result: St Martins Primary School was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: St Martins County Primary School Markland Road, Dover, CT17 9LY
How it compares in Dover
That puts St Martins Primary School among the 892 places in Dover holding top marks, 82% 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 | 892 | 82% | ← St Martins Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 115 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 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 St Martins 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 St Martins Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown And Sceptre Pub/bar/nightclub | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Boars Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Alexander House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| CC's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Happy Feet Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2018 |
| Home Start Dover District Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Farthingloe Barn Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2022 |
Questions about St Martins Primary School
What is St Martins Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Martins Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 19 May 2026.
Is St Martins Primary 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 St Martins Primary School last inspected?
St Martins Primary School was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Martins Primary 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Martins Primary School compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and St Martins Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects St Martins 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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