Caterlink Ltd At Shipbourne Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tonbridge and Malling
Caterlink Ltd At Shipbourne 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 27 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: Shipbourne Primary School, Stumble Hill, Shipbourne, TN11 9PB
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts Caterlink Ltd At Shipbourne Primary 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 Shipbourne Primary 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 Shipbourne 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 Ltd At Shipbourne Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chaser Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 185 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 May 2026 |
| Ightham Mote (National Trust) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Greensand Ridge Distillery Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Caterlink Ltd At Plaxtol Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Plaxtol Nursery School Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2022 |
| Plaxtol Primary School Wraparound Care School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Plaxtol Village Stores Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 October 2025 |
| Perfect Platters Kent Ltd Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about Caterlink Ltd At Shipbourne Primary School
What is Caterlink Ltd At Shipbourne Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink Ltd At Shipbourne Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 27 February 2026.
Is Caterlink Ltd At Shipbourne 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 Ltd At Shipbourne Primary School last inspected?
Caterlink Ltd At Shipbourne Primary School was last inspected on 27 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 Caterlink Ltd At Shipbourne 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 Ltd At Shipbourne Primary 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 Shipbourne Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Caterlink Ltd At Shipbourne 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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