Caterlink At Lower Halstow School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Swale
Caterlink At Lower Halstow 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 22 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: Lower Halstow County Primary School, School Lane, Lower Halstow, ME9 7ES
How it compares in Swale
That puts Caterlink At Lower Halstow 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 Lower Halstow 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 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 Lower Halstow 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 Lower Halstow School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCCG Prince Of Peace Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| Green Farmhouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2018 |
| Leven Is Strijd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Caterlink At Newington C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Newington Nursery School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Holywell Primary School/Breakfast/After School Club School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about Caterlink At Lower Halstow School
What is Caterlink At Lower Halstow School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink At Lower Halstow School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 22 October 2024.
Is Caterlink At Lower Halstow 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 Lower Halstow School last inspected?
Caterlink At Lower Halstow School was last inspected on 22 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 Caterlink At Lower Halstow 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink At Lower Halstow 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 Lower Halstow School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Caterlink At Lower Halstow 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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