Independent Catering Management Ltd @Tunbridge Wells Grammar food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sevenoaks
Independent Catering Management Ltd @Tunbridge Wells Grammar 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
This is a fresh result: Independent Catering Management Ltd @Tunbridge Wells Grammar was inspected on 25 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Tunbridge Wells Grammar School Sevenoaks Site, Seal Hollow Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 3SN
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Independent Catering Management Ltd @Tunbridge Wells Grammar among the 669 places in Sevenoaks 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 | 669 | 78% | ← Independent Catering Management Ltd @Tunbridge Wells Grammar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 103 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 Very 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 Management Ltd @Tunbridge Wells Grammar 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 Ltd @Tunbridge Wells Grammar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accent Catering At Weald Of Kent Annex School School/college/university | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Lavender Fields Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Inspire Academy Movement Trust School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Five Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Cake It Easy Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| H W Coldbreath Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Caterlink @ St Johns C Of E Primary School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Londis - BP St Johns Hill Service Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
Questions about Independent Catering Management Ltd @Tunbridge Wells Grammar
What is Independent Catering Management Ltd @Tunbridge Wells Grammar's food hygiene rating?
Independent Catering Management Ltd @Tunbridge Wells Grammar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 25 June 2026.
Is Independent Catering Management Ltd @Tunbridge Wells Grammar 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 Management Ltd @Tunbridge Wells Grammar last inspected?
Independent Catering Management Ltd @Tunbridge Wells Grammar was last inspected on 25 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sevenoaks Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Independent Catering Management Ltd @Tunbridge Wells Grammar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Management Ltd @Tunbridge Wells Grammar compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Independent Catering Management Ltd @Tunbridge Wells Grammar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Independent Catering Management Ltd @Tunbridge Wells Grammar 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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