ABM Catering At Hadlow College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tonbridge and Malling
ABM Catering At Hadlow College 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 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Hadlow College, Tonbridge Road, Hadlow, TN11 0AS
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts ABM Catering At Hadlow College among the 760 places in Tonbridge and Malling holding top marks, 79% 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 | 760 | 79% | ← ABM Catering At Hadlow College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 81 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 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 ABM Catering At Hadlow College 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 ABM Catering At Hadlow College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nourish Contract Catering At Hadlow Rural Community School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Southview Catering Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2024 |
| Hadlow College Student Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Hadlow Kebab And Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| A.S.W. Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Haywards Farmshop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Barnies Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Hadlow Parish Council Community Breakfast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
Questions about ABM Catering At Hadlow College
What is ABM Catering At Hadlow College's food hygiene rating?
ABM Catering At Hadlow College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 12 February 2026.
Is ABM Catering At Hadlow College 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 ABM Catering At Hadlow College last inspected?
ABM Catering At Hadlow College was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tonbridge and Malling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at ABM Catering At Hadlow College?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 ABM Catering At Hadlow College compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
79% of the 963 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, and ABM Catering At Hadlow College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects ABM Catering At Hadlow College 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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