Independent Catering Ltd The Thomas Aveling School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Medway
Independent Catering Ltd The Thomas Aveling 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 14 July 2025, 12 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: The Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, Rochester, ME1 2UW
How it compares in Medway
That puts Independent Catering Ltd The Thomas Aveling School among the 1,576 places in Medway 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 | 1,576 | 80% | ← Independent Catering Ltd The Thomas Aveling School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 280 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 174 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 Ltd The Thomas Aveling 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 Ltd The Thomas Aveling School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barchester Health Care Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Beresford Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Balfour Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| B\&M Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Bean Town Coffee Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Amhurst Court Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| AJ News Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Independent Catering Ltd The Thomas Aveling School
What is Independent Catering Ltd The Thomas Aveling School's food hygiene rating?
Independent Catering Ltd The Thomas Aveling School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 14 July 2025.
Is Independent Catering Ltd The Thomas Aveling 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 Ltd The Thomas Aveling School last inspected?
Independent Catering Ltd The Thomas Aveling School was last inspected on 14 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Independent Catering Ltd The Thomas Aveling 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 Ltd The Thomas Aveling School compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Independent Catering Ltd The Thomas Aveling School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Independent Catering Ltd The Thomas Aveling 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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