Caterlink @ Aylesham Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dover
Caterlink @ Aylesham Primary 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 7 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: Aylesham Primary School Attlee Avenue, Aylesham, CT3 3BS
How it compares in Dover
That puts Caterlink @ Aylesham Primary among the 892 places in Dover holding top marks, 82% 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 | 892 | 82% | ← Caterlink @ Aylesham Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 45 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 112 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Caterlink @ Aylesham Primary 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 Caterlink @ Aylesham Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Corner Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Aylesham Breakfast Club School/college/university | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tricky traves Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Sticky Candy Retailers - other | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Aylesham Post Office Retailers - other | 353 yards away | Exempt | |
| Sips n Giggles Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 378 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hill'z Treats Other catering premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2021 |
| Nutrix Other catering premises | 433 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Caterlink @ Aylesham Primary
What is Caterlink @ Aylesham Primary's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @ Aylesham Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 7 October 2024.
Is Caterlink @ Aylesham Primary 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 Caterlink @ Aylesham Primary last inspected?
Caterlink @ Aylesham Primary was last inspected on 7 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink @ Aylesham Primary?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink @ Aylesham Primary compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink @ Aylesham Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Caterlink @ Aylesham Primary 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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