St Laurence In Thanet Junior Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Thanet
St Laurence In Thanet Junior Academy 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 21 March 2025, 15 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: Newington Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 0QX
How it compares in Thanet
That puts St Laurence In Thanet Junior Academy 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 Laurence In Thanet Junior Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 St Laurence In Thanet Junior Academy 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 Laurence In Thanet Junior Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Buttons Pre-School (Fegans) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2022 |
| Best Moon Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Beano Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Aysan Kebab Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| China City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about St Laurence In Thanet Junior Academy
What is St Laurence In Thanet Junior Academy's food hygiene rating?
St Laurence In Thanet Junior Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 21 March 2025.
Is St Laurence In Thanet Junior Academy 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 Laurence In Thanet Junior Academy last inspected?
St Laurence In Thanet Junior Academy was last inspected on 21 March 2025, 15 months ago. 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 Laurence In Thanet Junior Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 St Laurence In Thanet Junior Academy compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and St Laurence In Thanet Junior Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects St Laurence In Thanet Junior Academy 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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