Culinera Limited, The Norton Knatchbull School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ashford
Culinera Limited, The Norton Knatchbull 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 8 October 2025, 9 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: The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 0QJ
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Culinera Limited, The Norton Knatchbull School 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% | ← Culinera Limited, The Norton Knatchbull School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <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 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 Culinera Limited, The Norton Knatchbull 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 Culinera Limited, The Norton Knatchbull School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cradlebridge Minimart Retailers - other | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Chartwells The North School School/college/university | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Alis kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| A 2 Z Minimart Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Co-Op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Affinity Trust Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Atrium Coffee Shop Ashford School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
Questions about Culinera Limited, The Norton Knatchbull School
What is Culinera Limited, The Norton Knatchbull School's food hygiene rating?
Culinera Limited, The Norton Knatchbull School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 8 October 2025.
Is Culinera Limited, The Norton Knatchbull 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 Culinera Limited, The Norton Knatchbull School last inspected?
Culinera Limited, The Norton Knatchbull School was last inspected on 8 October 2025, 9 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 Culinera Limited, The Norton Knatchbull School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Culinera Limited, The Norton Knatchbull School compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Culinera Limited, The Norton Knatchbull School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Culinera Limited, The Norton Knatchbull 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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