Lydd Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Folkestone and Hythe
Lydd 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 7 October 2024, 21 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: Lydd Primary School Skinner Road, Lydd, TN29 9HW
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts Lydd 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% | ← Lydd 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 Lydd 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 Lydd Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| JJ’s Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 December 2025 |
| Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 245 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 September 2025 |
| Lydd Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 271 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 December 2025 |
| Well Pharmacy Retailers - other | 292 yards away | Exempt | |
| Lydd Convenience Store Retailers - other | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| The Paddock Caring Premises | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Guljar Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 304 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 August 2022 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
Questions about Lydd Primary School
What is Lydd Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Lydd Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 7 October 2024.
Is Lydd 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 Lydd Primary School last inspected?
Lydd Primary School was last inspected on 7 October 2024, 21 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 Lydd 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 Lydd 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 Lydd Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Lydd 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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