Independent Catering At St Matthews C Of E School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tunbridge Wells
Independent Catering At St Matthews C Of E 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 4 February 2026, 5 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: St Matthews Primary School, Powder Mill Lane, Southborough, TN4 9DY
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Independent Catering At St Matthews C Of E School among the 860 places in Tunbridge Wells holding top marks, 83% 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 | 860 | 83% | ← Independent Catering At St Matthews C Of E School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 45 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 Independent Catering At St Matthews C Of E 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 Independent Catering At St Matthews C Of E School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Shopper Retailers - other | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2023 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2021 |
| Christ Church Community Larder Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2021 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
Questions about Independent Catering At St Matthews C Of E School
What is Independent Catering At St Matthews C Of E School's food hygiene rating?
Independent Catering At St Matthews C Of E School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Independent Catering At St Matthews C Of E 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 Independent Catering At St Matthews C Of E School last inspected?
Independent Catering At St Matthews C Of E School was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tunbridge Wells Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Independent Catering At St Matthews C Of E School?
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 Independent Catering At St Matthews C Of E School compare to other places in Tunbridge Wells?
83% of the 1,038 rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells hold the top rating of 5, and Independent Catering At St Matthews C Of E School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Independent Catering At St Matthews C Of E 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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Independent Catering At St Matthews C Of E School is one of 49 rated food businesses in Southborough. See every hygiene rating in Southborough →
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