Caterlink Limited At Ryarsh Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tonbridge and Malling
Caterlink Limited At Ryarsh 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 6 November 2025, 8 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: Ryarsh County Primary School, Birling Road, Ryarsh, ME19 5LS
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts Caterlink Limited At Ryarsh Primary School 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% | ← Caterlink Limited At Ryarsh Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Caterlink Limited At Ryarsh 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 Caterlink Limited At Ryarsh Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast \& Afterschool Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2023 |
| Duke Of Wellington Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Bulunga Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Average Doughs Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Impact Food Group @ Valley Invicta Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Children's House Montessori Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2017 |
Questions about Caterlink Limited At Ryarsh Primary School
What is Caterlink Limited At Ryarsh Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink Limited At Ryarsh Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 6 November 2025.
Is Caterlink Limited At Ryarsh 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 Caterlink Limited At Ryarsh Primary School last inspected?
Caterlink Limited At Ryarsh Primary School was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 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 Limited At Ryarsh Primary 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 Limited At Ryarsh Primary School 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 Caterlink Limited At Ryarsh Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Caterlink Limited At Ryarsh 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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