Impact Food Group At Westlands Secondary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Swale
Impact Food Group At Westlands Secondary 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
The rating dates from 4 December 2025, 7 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: Westlands Secondary School, Westlands Avenue, Sittingbourne, ME10 1PF
How it compares in Swale
That puts Impact Food Group At Westlands Secondary School among the 989 places in Swale holding top marks, 83% 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 | 989 | 83% | ← Impact Food Group At Westlands Secondary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 40 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 Impact Food Group At Westlands Secondary 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 Impact Food Group At Westlands Secondary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens - Rhode House Retailers - other | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Elvy Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare Group Caring Premises | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Greggs MFG Rhode House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| China World Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Gore Court Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2017 |
| Grove Park County Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Aspire School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Bobbing Apple Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about Impact Food Group At Westlands Secondary School
What is Impact Food Group At Westlands Secondary School's food hygiene rating?
Impact Food Group At Westlands Secondary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 4 December 2025.
Is Impact Food Group At Westlands Secondary 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 Impact Food Group At Westlands Secondary School last inspected?
Impact Food Group At Westlands Secondary School was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Impact Food Group At Westlands Secondary 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 Impact Food Group At Westlands Secondary School compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Impact Food Group At Westlands Secondary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Impact Food Group At Westlands Secondary 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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