St Thomas More Pre-School food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Tonbridge and Malling
St Thomas More Pre-School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 June 2014, more than 12 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: St Thomas More Pre School, Lucks Hill, West Malling, ME19 6HN
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts St Thomas More Pre-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% | ← St Thomas More Pre-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 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 Thomas More Pre-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 Thomas More Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells At More Park RC Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Angel Catering Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Frank's Restaurant And Mussel Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Lavenders Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Imperial Dynasty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Bombay Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about St Thomas More Pre-School
What is St Thomas More Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
St Thomas More Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 5 June 2014.
Is St Thomas More Pre-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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Thomas More Pre-School last inspected?
St Thomas More Pre-School was last inspected on 5 June 2014, more than 12 years 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 St Thomas More Pre-School?
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 St Thomas More Pre-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 St Thomas More Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects St Thomas More Pre-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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