Independent Catering Management At Abbey School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Swale
Independent Catering Management At Abbey 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: Independent Catering Management At Abbey School was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Abbey School, London Road, Faversham, ME13 8RZ
How it compares in Swale
That puts Independent Catering Management At Abbey 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% | ← Independent Catering Management At Abbey 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 Independent Catering Management At Abbey 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 Independent Catering Management At Abbey School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2020 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Carnalea Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Faversham Town Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Ashurst House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| M E Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Oscars Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about Independent Catering Management At Abbey School
What is Independent Catering Management At Abbey School's food hygiene rating?
Independent Catering Management At Abbey School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Independent Catering Management At Abbey 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 Independent Catering Management At Abbey School last inspected?
Independent Catering Management At Abbey School was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month 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 Independent Catering Management At Abbey 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 Independent Catering Management At Abbey School compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Independent Catering Management At Abbey School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Independent Catering Management At Abbey 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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