Ripplevale Lower School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Thanet
Ripplevale Lower 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 2 December 2024, 19 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: 57 Gladstone Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2HY
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Ripplevale Lower School among the 1,413 places in Thanet holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,413 | 95% | ← Ripplevale Lower School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 75 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 Ripplevale Lower 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 Ripplevale Lower School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstairs & St Peters Comrades Clu Pub/bar/nightclub | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| Best One Express Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Broadway Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Budgens Local Retailers - other | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Broadstairs English Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Bradstow Mill Pub/bar/nightclub | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Broadstairs Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| AMIA Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
Questions about Ripplevale Lower School
What is Ripplevale Lower School's food hygiene rating?
Ripplevale Lower School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 2 December 2024.
Is Ripplevale Lower 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 Ripplevale Lower School last inspected?
Ripplevale Lower School was last inspected on 2 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thanet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ripplevale Lower School?
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 Ripplevale Lower School compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Ripplevale Lower School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Ripplevale Lower 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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