Greatstone Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Folkestone and Hythe
Greatstone 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 21 November 2024, 19 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: Greatstone Primary School Baldwin Road, Greatstone, TN28 8SY
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts Greatstone 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% | ← Greatstone 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Greatstone 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 Greatstone Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greatstone Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Coastal Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Londis General Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 March 2026 |
| The Jolly Fisherman Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 August 2025 |
| Demetrios / Fishos Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 May 2026 |
| Romney Sands Holiday Village Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| J & J Wilsons (shops) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 April 2026 |
| Hub on The Beach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 July 2025 |
Questions about Greatstone Primary School
What is Greatstone Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Greatstone Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 21 November 2024.
Is Greatstone 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 Greatstone Primary School last inspected?
Greatstone Primary School was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 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 Greatstone Primary 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Greatstone 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 Greatstone Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Greatstone 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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