Emma's Kitchen At East Peckham CP School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tonbridge and Malling
Emma's Kitchen At East Peckham CP School holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The school kitchen met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Emma's Kitchen At East Peckham CP School was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: East Peckham C P School, 130 Pound Road, East Peckham, TN12 5LH
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
In Tonbridge and Malling, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Emma's Kitchen At East Peckham CP School sits behind roughly 894 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 771 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ← Emma's Kitchen At East Peckham CP School | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Emma's Kitchen At East Peckham 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 Emma's Kitchen At East Peckham CP School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scalliwags Pre-School CIO, East Peckham Caring Premises | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Khan Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 364 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 February 2026 |
| The Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| East Peckham Kebab And Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| The Pound Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| East Peckham Newsagent Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 April 2025 |
| Hale Place Care Solutions Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Bush, Blackbird And Thrush Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 July 2025 |
Questions about Emma's Kitchen At East Peckham CP School
What is Emma's Kitchen At East Peckham CP School's food hygiene rating?
Emma's Kitchen At East Peckham CP School has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Emma's Kitchen At East Peckham CP School safe to eat at?
A 3 means the school kitchen met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Emma's Kitchen At East Peckham CP School last inspected?
Emma's Kitchen At East Peckham CP School was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 Emma's Kitchen At East Peckham CP School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Emma's Kitchen At East Peckham 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, while Emma's Kitchen At East Peckham CP School holds a 3. 56 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Emma's Kitchen At East Peckham 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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