Community Pre-School At Teynham Primary School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Swale
Community Pre-School At Teynham Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 June 2013, more than 13 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: Teynham Primary School, Station Road, Teynham, ME9 9BQ
How it compares in Swale
That puts Community Pre-School At Teynham Primary 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% | ← Community Pre-School At Teynham Primary 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Community Pre-School At Teynham Primary 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 Community Pre-School At Teynham Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nourish Contract Catering At Teynham Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Crispins Fish Bar Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Insight Residential Home Caring Premises | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| The Dover Castle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| The George Inn And New Territories Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Only Foods And Sauces Teynham Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about Community Pre-School At Teynham Primary School
What is Community Pre-School At Teynham Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Community Pre-School At Teynham Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 3 June 2013.
Is Community Pre-School At Teynham Primary 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Community Pre-School At Teynham Primary School last inspected?
Community Pre-School At Teynham Primary School was last inspected on 3 June 2013, more than 13 years 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 Community Pre-School At Teynham Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Community Pre-School At Teynham Primary School compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Community Pre-School At Teynham Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Community Pre-School At Teynham Primary 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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Community Pre-School At Teynham Primary School is one of 18 rated food businesses in Teynham. See every hygiene rating in Teynham →
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