The Contract Dining Company At Coxheath CP School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Maidstone
The Contract Dining Company At Coxheath CP 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: Coxheath County Primary School, Stockett Lane, Coxheath, ME17 4PS
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts The Contract Dining Company At Coxheath CP 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% | ← The Contract Dining Company At Coxheath CP 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 The Contract Dining Company At Coxheath CP 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 The Contract Dining Company At Coxheath CP School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coxheath Pharmacy Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Coxheath Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Coxheath Pizza And Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Coxheath Pre School Caring Premises | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2017 |
| Age UK MST Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about The Contract Dining Company At Coxheath CP School
What is The Contract Dining Company At Coxheath CP School's food hygiene rating?
The Contract Dining Company At Coxheath CP School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 4 December 2025.
Is The Contract Dining Company At Coxheath CP 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 The Contract Dining Company At Coxheath CP School last inspected?
The Contract Dining Company At Coxheath CP School was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 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 The Contract Dining Company At Coxheath CP 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 The Contract Dining Company At Coxheath CP School compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and The Contract Dining Company At Coxheath CP School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects The Contract Dining Company At Coxheath CP 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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