Ethelbert Childrens Services food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Thanet
Ethelbert Childrens Services 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 13 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Old Priory School, Priory Road, Ramsgate, CT11 9PG
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Ethelbert Childrens Services 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% | ← Ethelbert Childrens Services | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ethelbert Childrens Services 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 Ethelbert Childrens Services, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artillery Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Churchill Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Bedford Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Addington Street Store Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Brenan House Caring Premises | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Co - Op Welcome Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Coco Latino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| China City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Ethelbert Childrens Services
What is Ethelbert Childrens Services's food hygiene rating?
Ethelbert Childrens Services has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 13 September 2024.
Is Ethelbert Childrens Services 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 Ethelbert Childrens Services last inspected?
Ethelbert Childrens Services was last inspected on 13 September 2024, 22 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 Ethelbert Childrens Services?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Ethelbert Childrens Services compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Ethelbert Childrens Services is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Ethelbert Childrens Services 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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