Caterlink At Oakley School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tonbridge and Malling
Caterlink At Oakley 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 September 2024, 22 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: Oakley School, Waveney Road, Tonbridge
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts Caterlink At Oakley School among the 760 places in Tonbridge and Malling holding top marks, 79% 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 | 760 | 79% | ← Caterlink At Oakley School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 81 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 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 At Oakley 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 At Oakley School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma's Kitchen At Longmead CP School School/college/university | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Longmead Breakfast Club School/college/university | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Chartwells At Hugh Christie Technology College School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Haywards Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Mary's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| George And Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Marine Fish Bar Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Caterlink At Oakley School
What is Caterlink At Oakley School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink At Oakley School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 9 September 2024.
Is Caterlink At Oakley 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 At Oakley School last inspected?
Caterlink At Oakley School was last inspected on 9 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tonbridge and Malling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink At Oakley 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink At Oakley School compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
79% of the 963 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink At Oakley School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Caterlink At Oakley 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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