Carmel Caterpillars Pre School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Swale
Carmel Caterpillars Pre 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
This is a fresh result: Carmel Caterpillars Pre School was inspected on 23 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Carmel Hall, Ufton Lane, Sittingbourne, ME10 1JB
How this rating has changed
Carmel Caterpillars Pre School was re-inspected on 23 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Swale
That puts Carmel Caterpillars Pre School among the 989 places in Swale holding top marks, 83% 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 | 989 | 83% | ← Carmel Caterpillars Pre School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ||
| 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 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 Carmel Caterpillars Pre 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 Carmel Caterpillars Pre School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aida Grill House Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Chatter Tots Ltd Sittingbourne Caring Premises | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Cherans Bakery Retailers - other | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Cartref House Caring Premises | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Galata Meze Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Hawthorn Store (Best One) Retailers - other | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2016 |
| Bunters Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Boyce's Bakery Retailers - other | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
Questions about Carmel Caterpillars Pre School
What is Carmel Caterpillars Pre School's food hygiene rating?
Carmel Caterpillars Pre School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 23 June 2026.
Is Carmel Caterpillars Pre 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 Carmel Caterpillars Pre School last inspected?
Carmel Caterpillars Pre School was last inspected on 23 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Carmel Caterpillars Pre 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Carmel Caterpillars Pre School compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Carmel Caterpillars Pre School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Carmel Caterpillars Pre 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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