Caterlink At Meadowfield School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Swale
Caterlink At Meadowfield 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 3 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: Meadowfield School, Swanstree Avenue, Sittingbourne, ME10 4NL
How it compares in Swale
That puts Caterlink At Meadowfield School 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 Meadowfield School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Meadowfield 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 Meadowfield School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Chris' Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2023 |
| A2 Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2022 |
| Bapchild And Tonge C Of E School And Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Bapchild And Tong CE Primary School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Busy Bees Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Goldilocks Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Entree Food Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
Questions about Caterlink At Meadowfield School
What is Caterlink At Meadowfield School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink At Meadowfield School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 3 October 2024.
Is Caterlink At Meadowfield 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 Meadowfield School last inspected?
Caterlink At Meadowfield School was last inspected on 3 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 Meadowfield School?
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 Meadowfield School 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 Meadowfield School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Caterlink At Meadowfield 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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