Independent Catering Management @ Riverside Pimary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Medway
Independent Catering Management @ Riverside Pimary 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 23 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Riverside Primary School, St Edmunds Way, Rainham, ME8 8ET
How it compares in Medway
That puts Independent Catering Management @ Riverside Pimary among the 1,577 places in Medway holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,577 | 80% | ← Independent Catering Management @ Riverside Pimary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 171 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 Independent Catering Management @ Riverside Pimary 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 Independent Catering Management @ Riverside Pimary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Ideal Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Campus & Co. Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Asda Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2023 |
| Forrester's Pottery Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Hon's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Asham Indian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
Questions about Independent Catering Management @ Riverside Pimary
What is Independent Catering Management @ Riverside Pimary's food hygiene rating?
Independent Catering Management @ Riverside Pimary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 23 April 2026.
Is Independent Catering Management @ Riverside Pimary 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 Independent Catering Management @ Riverside Pimary last inspected?
Independent Catering Management @ Riverside Pimary was last inspected on 23 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Independent Catering Management @ Riverside Pimary?
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 Independent Catering Management @ Riverside Pimary compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Independent Catering Management @ Riverside Pimary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Independent Catering Management @ Riverside Pimary 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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