Caterlink @ GOODNESTON PRIMARY food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dover
Caterlink @ GOODNESTON 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 15 January 2025, 18 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: Goodnestone Church Of England Primary School The Street, Goodnestone, CT3 1PQ
How it compares in Dover
That puts Caterlink @ GOODNESTON 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 @ GOODNESTON PRIMARY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 115 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 Caterlink @ GOODNESTON 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 @ GOODNESTON PRIMARY, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The FitzWalter Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Old Dairy Other catering premises | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Judith’s Kitchen Other catering premises | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
Questions about Caterlink @ GOODNESTON PRIMARY
What is Caterlink @ GOODNESTON PRIMARY's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @ GOODNESTON PRIMARY has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 15 January 2025.
Is Caterlink @ GOODNESTON 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 @ GOODNESTON PRIMARY last inspected?
Caterlink @ GOODNESTON PRIMARY was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 18 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 @ GOODNESTON PRIMARY?
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 Caterlink @ GOODNESTON 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 @ GOODNESTON PRIMARY is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Caterlink @ GOODNESTON 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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