Caterlink @ Lydden Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dover
Caterlink @ Lydden Primary School 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 9 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: Lydden County Primary School Stonehall, Lydden, CT15 7LA
How it compares in Dover
That puts Caterlink @ Lydden Primary School 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 @ Lydden Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 @ Lydden Primary School 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 @ Lydden Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lydden Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Carpenters Arms Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 February 2020 |
| Ashingham House Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2019 |
Questions about Caterlink @ Lydden Primary School
What is Caterlink @ Lydden Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @ Lydden Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Caterlink @ Lydden Primary School 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 @ Lydden Primary School last inspected?
Caterlink @ Lydden Primary School was last inspected on 9 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 @ Lydden Primary School?
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 Caterlink @ Lydden Primary School compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink @ Lydden Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Caterlink @ Lydden Primary School 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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