EKC Sheppey Secondary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Swale
EKC Sheppey Secondary School 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
This is a fresh result: EKC Sheppey Secondary School was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Isle Of Sheppey Academy West, Marine Parade, Sheerness, ME12 2BE
How it compares in Swale
In Swale, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so EKC Sheppey Secondary School sits behind roughly 989 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 989 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ← EKC Sheppey Secondary School | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 EKC Sheppey Secondary 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 EKC Sheppey Secondary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heights Of Alma Pub/bar/nightclub | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Cheema Brothers Retailers - other | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Nourish Catering At Richmond Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Cains Amusement Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2014 |
| Neptune House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Broadway Mini Mart Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2021 |
| OTAS Supported Living Limited Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2022 |
| K And P Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2022 |
Questions about EKC Sheppey Secondary School
What is EKC Sheppey Secondary School's food hygiene rating?
EKC Sheppey Secondary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swale Council on 2 June 2026.
Is EKC Sheppey Secondary School 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 EKC Sheppey Secondary School last inspected?
EKC Sheppey Secondary School was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 EKC Sheppey Secondary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does EKC Sheppey Secondary School compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, while EKC Sheppey Secondary School holds a 4. 134 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects EKC Sheppey Secondary 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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