Southview Catering food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Tonbridge and Malling
Southview Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 October 2024, 21 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: Hadlow Rural Community School, Tonbridge Road, Hadlow, TN11 0AU
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts Southview Catering among the 760 places in Tonbridge and Malling holding top marks, 79% 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 | 760 | 79% | ← Southview Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 81 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Southview Catering 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 Southview Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nourish Contract Catering At Hadlow Rural Community School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Hadlow College Student Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Hadlow Kebab And Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| ABM Catering At Hadlow College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| A.S.W. Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Weathered And Worn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Barnies Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Hadlow Parish Council Community Breakfast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
Questions about Southview Catering
What is Southview Catering's food hygiene rating?
Southview Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 5 October 2024.
Is Southview Catering 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Southview Catering last inspected?
Southview Catering was last inspected on 5 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tonbridge and Malling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Southview Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Southview Catering compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
79% of the 963 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, and Southview Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Southview Catering 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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