TSC HAF Programme Garlinge food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Thanet
TSC HAF Programme Garlinge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 April 2026, 2 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: Garlinge Primary School And Nursery, Westfield Road, Margate, CT9 5PA
How it compares in Thanet
That puts TSC HAF Programme Garlinge 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% | ← TSC HAF Programme Garlinge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 TSC HAF Programme Garlinge 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.
Questions about TSC HAF Programme Garlinge
What is TSC HAF Programme Garlinge's food hygiene rating?
TSC HAF Programme Garlinge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 24 April 2026.
Is TSC HAF Programme Garlinge 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was TSC HAF Programme Garlinge last inspected?
TSC HAF Programme Garlinge was last inspected on 24 April 2026, 2 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 TSC HAF Programme Garlinge?
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 TSC HAF Programme Garlinge compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and TSC HAF Programme Garlinge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects TSC HAF Programme Garlinge 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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