Caterlink At St Mary Of Charity Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Swale
Caterlink At St Mary Of Charity Academy 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 2 October 2024, 21 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: St Mary Of Charity C Of E Primary School, Orchard Place, Faversham, ME13 8AP
How it compares in Swale
That puts Caterlink At St Mary Of Charity Academy among the 989 places in Swale holding top marks, 83% 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 | 989 | 83% | ← Caterlink At St Mary Of Charity Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 40 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 Caterlink At St Mary Of Charity Academy 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 St Mary Of Charity Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| India Royal Takeaway/sandwich shop | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Crusts Bakery Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Diana's Tea Room And Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Costa @ Tesco Faversham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Casual Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Furlongs Ale House Pub/bar/nightclub | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2016 |
| Royal Cinema Retailers - other | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2021 |
Questions about Caterlink At St Mary Of Charity Academy
What is Caterlink At St Mary Of Charity Academy's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink At St Mary Of Charity Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 2 October 2024.
Is Caterlink At St Mary Of Charity Academy 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 St Mary Of Charity Academy last inspected?
Caterlink At St Mary Of Charity Academy was last inspected on 2 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink At St Mary Of Charity Academy?
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 Caterlink At St Mary Of Charity Academy compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink At St Mary Of Charity Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Caterlink At St Mary Of Charity Academy 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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