Lyminge Church of England Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Folkestone and Hythe
Lyminge Church of England Primary 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 12 September 2024, 22 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: Lyminge Church of England Primary School Church Road, Lyminge, CT18 8JA
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts Lyminge Church of England Primary School among the 958 places in Folkestone and Hythe holding top marks, 84% 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 | 958 | 84% | ← Lyminge Church of England Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 62 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 144 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 Lyminge Church of England Primary 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 Lyminge Church of England Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 October 2025 |
| Lyminge Food & Wine Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| The Coffee Cabin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2024 |
| China China Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 288 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 February 2025 |
| Lyminge Pharmacy Retailers - other | 301 yards away | Exempt | |
| Age UK Jubilee Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Bridge Farm Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Broad Street House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
Questions about Lyminge Church of England Primary School
What is Lyminge Church of England Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Lyminge Church of England Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 12 September 2024.
Is Lyminge Church of England Primary 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 Lyminge Church of England Primary School last inspected?
Lyminge Church of England Primary School was last inspected on 12 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Folkestone and Hythe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lyminge Church of England Primary 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 Lyminge Church of England Primary School compare to other places in Folkestone and Hythe?
84% of the 1,140 rated food businesses in Folkestone and Hythe hold the top rating of 5, and Lyminge Church of England Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Lyminge Church of England Primary 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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