St Edmunds Catholic School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dover
St Edmunds Catholic 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 Edmunds Catholic School was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: St Edmunds Catholic School Old Charlton Road, Dover, CT16 2QB
How it compares in Dover
That puts St Edmunds Catholic School among the 892 places in Dover holding top marks, 82% 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 | 892 | 82% | ← St Edmunds Catholic School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 115 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 Edmunds Catholic 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 Edmunds Catholic School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ Charlton C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Brenda's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Bridge Street News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Admiral Harvey Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Good Choice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Ann And Pams Florist Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2021 |
| Friendly Friday Footprints @ The Beacon Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Buckland Postoffice And Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
Questions about St Edmunds Catholic School
What is St Edmunds Catholic School's food hygiene rating?
St Edmunds Catholic School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 9 June 2026.
Is St Edmunds Catholic 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 Edmunds Catholic School last inspected?
St Edmunds Catholic School was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Edmunds Catholic School?
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 Edmunds Catholic School compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and St Edmunds Catholic School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects St Edmunds Catholic 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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