Independent Catering Management food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Medway
Independent Catering Management holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 May 2025, 13 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: Balfour Junior School, Balfour Road, Chatham, ME4 6QX
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Independent Catering Management sits behind roughly 1,577 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,577 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ← Independent Catering Management | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Independent Catering Management 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beresford Pre-School Caring Premises | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Balfour Convenience Store Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Boundary Express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Barchester Health Care Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Amhurst Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Asia Express Fast Food Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Arena Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| 4 Continents Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2024 |
Questions about Independent Catering Management
What is Independent Catering Management's food hygiene rating?
Independent Catering Management has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Medway Council on 20 May 2025.
Is Independent Catering Management safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Independent Catering Management last inspected?
Independent Catering Management was last inspected on 20 May 2025, 13 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 Management?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Independent Catering Management compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Independent Catering Management holds a 4. 279 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Independent Catering Management 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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