Caterlink @ Langafel Church Of England Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dartford
Caterlink @ Langafel Church Of England 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 11 November 2024, 20 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: Langafel Church Of England Primary School, Main Road, Longfield, DA3 7PW
How it compares in Dartford
That puts Caterlink @ Langafel Church Of England Primary School among the 713 places in Dartford holding top marks, 77% 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 | 713 | 77% | ← Caterlink @ Langafel Church Of England Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 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 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 @ Langafel Church Of England 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 @ Langafel Church Of England Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langafel CE Primary School - Breakfast Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Molly's Pre-School At Langafel School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Helen Allison Hub School/college/university | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Impact Food Group @ Longfield Academy School/college/university | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Longfield Day Nursery And Pre-school Caring Premises | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Hazelwood Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Bramblings Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Bistro Marie Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about Caterlink @ Langafel Church Of England Primary School
What is Caterlink @ Langafel Church Of England Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @ Langafel Church Of England Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dartford Council on 11 November 2024.
Is Caterlink @ Langafel Church Of England 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 @ Langafel Church Of England Primary School last inspected?
Caterlink @ Langafel Church Of England Primary School was last inspected on 11 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dartford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink @ Langafel Church Of England Primary School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink @ Langafel Church Of England Primary School compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink @ Langafel Church Of England Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Caterlink @ Langafel Church Of England 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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Caterlink @ Langafel Church Of England Primary School is one of 37 rated food businesses in Longfield. See every hygiene rating in Longfield →
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