Abm Catering @ Waterfront UTC food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Medway
Abm Catering @ Waterfront UTC 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: Abm Catering @ Waterfront UTC was inspected on 7 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Medway University Technical College, South Side Three Road, Chatham Docks, ME4 4FQ
How it compares in Medway
That puts Abm Catering @ Waterfront UTC among the 1,577 places in Medway holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,577 | 80% | ← Abm Catering @ Waterfront UTC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ||
| 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 171 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 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 Abm Catering @ Waterfront UTC 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 Abm Catering @ Waterfront UTC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Burnt Oak Primary Breakfast / Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Aramark Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Baxterstorey @ University Of Greenwich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Bubbleo Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Apna Punjab Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2024 |
| Busy Bees In Chatham School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Bharath Spices Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
Questions about Abm Catering @ Waterfront UTC
What is Abm Catering @ Waterfront UTC's food hygiene rating?
Abm Catering @ Waterfront UTC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 7 July 2026.
Is Abm Catering @ Waterfront UTC 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 Abm Catering @ Waterfront UTC last inspected?
Abm Catering @ Waterfront UTC was last inspected on 7 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Abm Catering @ Waterfront UTC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Abm Catering @ Waterfront UTC compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Abm Catering @ Waterfront UTC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Abm Catering @ Waterfront UTC 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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