Cater Link Limited Kennington Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ashford
Cater Link Limited Kennington 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 1 October 2025, 11 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.
98% of rated food businesses in Ashford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Ashford ratings →
Address: Kennington Church of England Junior School Upper Vicarage Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9AG
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Cater Link Limited Kennington Academy among the 1,034 places in Ashford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,034 | 90% | ← Cater Link Limited Kennington Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 87 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 Cater Link Limited Kennington 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.
Questions about Cater Link Limited Kennington Academy
What is Cater Link Limited Kennington Academy's food hygiene rating?
Cater Link Limited Kennington Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 1 October 2025.
Is Cater Link Limited Kennington 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 Cater Link Limited Kennington Academy last inspected?
Cater Link Limited Kennington Academy was last inspected on 1 October 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cater Link Limited Kennington Academy?
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 Cater Link Limited Kennington Academy compare to other places in Ashford?
90% of the 1,153 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Cater Link Limited Kennington Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Cater Link Limited Kennington 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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Cater Link Limited Kennington Academy is one of 43 rated food businesses in Kennington. See every hygiene rating in Kennington →
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