Pabulum Ltd At Boughton Under Blean Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Swale
Pabulum Ltd At Boughton Under Blean 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 21 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: Boughton Methodist Primary School, School Lane, Boughton under Blean, ME13 9AW
How it compares in Swale
That puts Pabulum Ltd At Boughton Under Blean Primary 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% | ← Pabulum Ltd At Boughton Under Blean Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pabulum Ltd At Boughton Under Blean 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 Pabulum Ltd At Boughton Under Blean Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magpie Playgroup Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| D-Dee's Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2025 |
| Oak Motors Garage - Convenience Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2015 |
| Cave Hotels And Golf Resort Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Dukes Roasters Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
Questions about Pabulum Ltd At Boughton Under Blean Primary
What is Pabulum Ltd At Boughton Under Blean Primary's food hygiene rating?
Pabulum Ltd At Boughton Under Blean Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 21 October 2024.
Is Pabulum Ltd At Boughton Under Blean 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 Pabulum Ltd At Boughton Under Blean Primary last inspected?
Pabulum Ltd At Boughton Under Blean Primary was last inspected on 21 October 2024, 20 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 Pabulum Ltd At Boughton Under Blean Primary?
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 Pabulum Ltd At Boughton Under Blean Primary compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Pabulum Ltd At Boughton Under Blean Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Pabulum Ltd At Boughton Under Blean 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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