St Ethelberts Before & After School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Thanet
St Ethelberts Before & After 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
This is a fresh result: St Ethelberts Before & After School was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: St Ethelberts Roman Catholic Primary School, Dane Park Road, Ramsgate, CT11 7LS
How it compares in Thanet
That puts St Ethelberts Before & After School among the 1,413 places in Thanet holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,413 | 95% | ← St Ethelberts Before & After School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 75 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 St Ethelberts Before & After 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 St Ethelberts Before & After School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Foodstore Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Baker Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Chippy on the Hill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Alison Sea View Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Boba Corner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Chatham House & Clarendon House School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Buddies Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Beano Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
Questions about St Ethelberts Before & After School
What is St Ethelberts Before & After School's food hygiene rating?
St Ethelberts Before & After School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 18 June 2026.
Is St Ethelberts Before & After 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 St Ethelberts Before & After School last inspected?
St Ethelberts Before & After School was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thanet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Ethelberts Before & After 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 St Ethelberts Before & After School compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and St Ethelberts Before & After School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects St Ethelberts Before & After 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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