Petham Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Canterbury City
Petham 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 8 January 2025, 18 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: Petham Catholic Primary School, Church Lane, Petham, CT4 5RD
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Petham Primary School among the 1,161 places in Canterbury City 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 | 1,161 | 78% | ← Petham Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 166 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 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 Petham 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 Petham Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petham Breakfast And After School Club School/college/university | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 September 2025 |
| Poppies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Kent Farm Gate Foods Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 September 2025 |
| The Kent Sausage Company Mobile caterer | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| The Granville Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 September 2025 |
| Petersons Farm Produce Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2022 |
| F Sole And Sons Farmers/growers | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| NK Minimart Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2023 |
Questions about Petham Primary School
What is Petham Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Petham Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 8 January 2025.
Is Petham 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 Petham Primary School last inspected?
Petham Primary School was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Petham Primary 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Petham Primary School compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and Petham Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Petham 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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