Caterlink At Lenham Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Maidstone
Caterlink At Lenham 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 5 June 2025, 13 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: Lenham County Primary School, Ham Lane, Lenham, ME17 2QG
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Caterlink At Lenham 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% | ← Caterlink At Lenham 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 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 Caterlink At Lenham 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 Caterlink At Lenham Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safe Hands Professional After School Childcare School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2023 |
| Lenham Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Cucina Catering At The Lenham School School/college/university | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Chopstick And Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 22 January 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| End Of The Rainbow Food Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Lenham Farm Shop Retailers - other | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Home Bake Retailers - other | 344 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Caterlink At Lenham Primary School
What is Caterlink At Lenham Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink At Lenham Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 5 June 2025.
Is Caterlink At Lenham 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 Caterlink At Lenham Primary School last inspected?
Caterlink At Lenham Primary School was last inspected on 5 June 2025, 13 months 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 Caterlink At Lenham 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink At Lenham 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 Caterlink At Lenham Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Caterlink At Lenham 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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