The Contract Dining Company C/O Hook Lane Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bexley
The Contract Dining Company C/O Hook Lane 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 17 October 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: Hook Lane Primary School, Churchfield Road, Welling, DA16 2AA
How it compares in Bexley
That puts The Contract Dining Company C/O Hook Lane Primary among the 1,154 places in Bexley holding top marks, 71% 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 | 1,154 | 71% | ← The Contract Dining Company C/O Hook Lane Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 267 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 150 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 The Contract Dining Company C/O Hook Lane 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 The Contract Dining Company C/O Hook Lane Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 54 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Al-Rathai Thai Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Antalya Turkish Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Anchor Service Station Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2024 |
Questions about The Contract Dining Company C/O Hook Lane Primary
What is The Contract Dining Company C/O Hook Lane Primary's food hygiene rating?
The Contract Dining Company C/O Hook Lane Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bexley Council on 17 October 2024.
Is The Contract Dining Company C/O Hook Lane 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 The Contract Dining Company C/O Hook Lane Primary last inspected?
The Contract Dining Company C/O Hook Lane Primary was last inspected on 17 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bexley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Contract Dining Company C/O Hook Lane 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 The Contract Dining Company C/O Hook Lane Primary compare to other places in Bexley?
71% of the 1,616 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, and The Contract Dining Company C/O Hook Lane Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects The Contract Dining Company C/O Hook Lane 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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