Townsend Montessori Nurseries food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Canterbury City
Townsend Montessori Nurseries 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 29 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: Beaumont House, Beaumont Street, Herne Bay, CT6 8LX
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Townsend Montessori Nurseries sits behind roughly 1,160 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,160 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 13% | ← Townsend Montessori Nurseries | |
| 3 out of 5 | 121 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 165 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Townsend Montessori Nurseries 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 Townsend Montessori Nurseries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Primary School School/college/university | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Benatura Ltd Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Hampton Nursery School Caring Premises | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Hampton Store Retailers - other | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Greenhill Senior Citizens Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2009 |
| Briary School Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Double R Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Archwrights Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
Questions about Townsend Montessori Nurseries
What is Townsend Montessori Nurseries's food hygiene rating?
Townsend Montessori Nurseries has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Canterbury City Council on 29 May 2025.
Is Townsend Montessori Nurseries 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 Townsend Montessori Nurseries last inspected?
Townsend Montessori Nurseries was last inspected on 29 May 2025, 13 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 Townsend Montessori Nurseries?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Townsend Montessori Nurseries compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,484 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, while Townsend Montessori Nurseries holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Townsend Montessori Nurseries 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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