Caterlink Ltd At Burham School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tonbridge and Malling
Caterlink Ltd At Burham 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 20 September 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: Burham C E School, Bell Lane, Burham, ME1 3SX
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts Caterlink Ltd At Burham School among the 771 places in Tonbridge and Malling holding top marks, 80% 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 | 771 | 80% | ← Caterlink Ltd At Burham School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 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 84 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 Caterlink Ltd At Burham 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 Caterlink Ltd At Burham School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2012 |
| Bluebells Catering And Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Edenwood Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Els Coffee Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Buckmore Park Karting Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Bridgewood Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Bridgewood Manor Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2024 |
Questions about Caterlink Ltd At Burham School
What is Caterlink Ltd At Burham School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink Ltd At Burham School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 20 September 2024.
Is Caterlink Ltd At Burham 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 Caterlink Ltd At Burham School last inspected?
Caterlink Ltd At Burham School was last inspected on 20 September 2024, 21 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 Caterlink Ltd At Burham School?
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 Caterlink Ltd At Burham School compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
80% of the 968 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink Ltd At Burham School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Caterlink Ltd At Burham 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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