Newton Lang Childcare food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tonbridge and Malling
Newton Lang Childcare holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 May 2025, 13 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.
Address: Bishop Chavasse Primary School, 2A Baker Lane, Tonbridge, TN11 0FB
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
In Tonbridge and Malling, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Newton Lang Childcare sits behind roughly 771 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 771 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ← Newton Lang Childcare | |
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Newton Lang Childcare 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 Newton Lang Childcare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holroyd Howe At Somerhill School School/college/university | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Deo's Shop 'N' Save Retailers - other | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Littleview Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Accent Catering Services At Weald Of Kent Grammar School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Independent Catering Management At Royal Rise Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Clip N Climb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Angel (Tonbridge) Indoor Bowls Association Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| C And S Catering Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
Questions about Newton Lang Childcare
What is Newton Lang Childcare's food hygiene rating?
Newton Lang Childcare has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 15 May 2025.
Is Newton Lang Childcare safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Newton Lang Childcare last inspected?
Newton Lang Childcare was last inspected on 15 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tonbridge and Malling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Newton Lang Childcare?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Newton Lang Childcare compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
80% of the 968 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, while Newton Lang Childcare holds a 4. 123 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Newton Lang Childcare 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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