The Contract Dining Company At St Katherines CP School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tonbridge and Malling
The Contract Dining Company At St Katherines CP 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 15 October 2024, 20 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: St Katherines County Primary School, St Katherines Lane, Snodland, ME6 5EJ
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts The Contract Dining Company At St Katherines CP School among the 771 places in Tonbridge and Malling holding top marks, 80% 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 | 771 | 80% | ← The Contract Dining Company At St Katherines CP School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Good
- 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 The Contract Dining Company At St Katherines CP 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 The Contract Dining Company At St Katherines CP School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells At Holmesdale Technology College School/college/university | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Five Acre Wood SEN School-Snodland Retailers - other | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Ham Hill Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| Avante Care And Support Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Clocktower Childcare Limited Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2026 |
| Contract Dining Company At Snodland Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Elior UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Ham Hill Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
Questions about The Contract Dining Company At St Katherines CP School
What is The Contract Dining Company At St Katherines CP School's food hygiene rating?
The Contract Dining Company At St Katherines CP School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 15 October 2024.
Is The Contract Dining Company At St Katherines CP 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 The Contract Dining Company At St Katherines CP School last inspected?
The Contract Dining Company At St Katherines CP School was last inspected on 15 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tonbridge and Malling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Contract Dining Company At St Katherines CP School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Contract Dining Company At St Katherines CP School compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
80% of the 968 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, and The Contract Dining Company At St Katherines CP School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects The Contract Dining Company At St Katherines CP 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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