Independent Catering Management Ltd @ Otford Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sevenoaks
Independent Catering Management Ltd @ Otford 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
The rating dates from 12 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Otford County Primary School, High Street, Otford, TN14 5PG
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Independent Catering Management Ltd @ Otford Primary School among the 669 places in Sevenoaks 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 | 669 | 78% | ← Independent Catering Management Ltd @ Otford Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 104 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 Independent Catering Management Ltd @ Otford 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 Independent Catering Management Ltd @ Otford Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospice Of Hope Tea Rooms Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Hilal Restaurant Other catering premises | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2024 |
| Hollybush Cafe Other catering premises | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Baristo Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd @St Michaels Prep School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Feed Easy/Hungry Hole Cafe Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Happy Family Chinese Take Away Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
Questions about Independent Catering Management Ltd @ Otford Primary School
What is Independent Catering Management Ltd @ Otford Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Independent Catering Management Ltd @ Otford Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 12 September 2024.
Is Independent Catering Management Ltd @ Otford 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 Independent Catering Management Ltd @ Otford Primary School last inspected?
Independent Catering Management Ltd @ Otford Primary School was last inspected on 12 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sevenoaks Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Independent Catering Management Ltd @ Otford 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 Independent Catering Management Ltd @ Otford Primary School compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Independent Catering Management Ltd @ Otford Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Independent Catering Management Ltd @ Otford 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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Independent Catering Management Ltd @ Otford Primary School is one of 21 rated food businesses in Otford. See every hygiene rating in Otford →
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