Independent Catering Management Limited, Towers School and Sixth Form Centre food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ashford
Independent Catering Management Limited, Towers School and Sixth Form Centre 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 6 December 2024, 19 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: Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Faversham Road, Kennington, TN24 9AL
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Independent Catering Management Limited, Towers School and Sixth Form Centre among the 1,039 places in Ashford holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,039 | 89% | ← Independent Catering Management Limited, Towers School and Sixth Form Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 106 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 Independent Catering Management Limited, Towers School and Sixth Form Centre 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 Independent Catering Management Limited, Towers School and Sixth Form Centre
What is Independent Catering Management Limited, Towers School and Sixth Form Centre's food hygiene rating?
Independent Catering Management Limited, Towers School and Sixth Form Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 6 December 2024.
Is Independent Catering Management Limited, Towers School and Sixth Form Centre 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 Independent Catering Management Limited, Towers School and Sixth Form Centre last inspected?
Independent Catering Management Limited, Towers School and Sixth Form Centre was last inspected on 6 December 2024, 19 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 Independent Catering Management Limited, Towers School and Sixth Form Centre?
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 Independent Catering Management Limited, Towers School and Sixth Form Centre compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Independent Catering Management Limited, Towers School and Sixth Form Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Independent Catering Management Limited, Towers School and Sixth Form Centre 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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