Poppy Pre-School/Out Of School Club food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tonbridge and Malling
Poppy Pre-School/Out Of School Club 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 14 January 2026, 5 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: Aylesford CP School, Teapot Lane, Aylesford, ME20 7JU
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts Poppy Pre-School/Out Of School Club 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% | ← Poppy Pre-School/Out Of School Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Poppy Pre-School/Out Of School Club 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 Poppy Pre-School/Out Of School Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells At Aylesford School Sports College School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Brekkie Bar Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Al-Madina Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Caterlink Ltd At Ditton Infants School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Aylesford Priory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Base Camp With Sweet Sensations Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Poppy Pre-School/Out Of School Club
What is Poppy Pre-School/Out Of School Club's food hygiene rating?
Poppy Pre-School/Out Of School Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Poppy Pre-School/Out Of School Club 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 Poppy Pre-School/Out Of School Club last inspected?
Poppy Pre-School/Out Of School Club was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 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 Poppy Pre-School/Out Of School Club?
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 Poppy Pre-School/Out Of School Club 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 Poppy Pre-School/Out Of School Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Poppy Pre-School/Out Of School Club 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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