St Francis Catholic Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Maidstone
St Francis Catholic Primary 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 25 January 2019, more than 7 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: Queens Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0LB
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts St Francis Catholic Primary School among the 1,136 places in Maidstone holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,136 | 82% | ← St Francis Catholic Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 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 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 Francis Catholic 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 St Francis Catholic Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees At Maidstone Oakwood Caring Premises | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Chartwell At St Simon Stock R C Secondary School School/college/university | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Busy Lizzy Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2013 |
| Bower Croft Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Cedardale Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Allington Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Caterlink At Brunswick House Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Barming Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
Questions about St Francis Catholic Primary School
What is St Francis Catholic Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Francis Catholic Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 25 January 2019.
Is St Francis Catholic 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Francis Catholic Primary School last inspected?
St Francis Catholic Primary School was last inspected on 25 January 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Francis Catholic Primary 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Francis Catholic Primary School compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and St Francis Catholic Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects St Francis Catholic 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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