Caterlink At East Farleigh Cp School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Maidstone
Caterlink At East Farleigh Cp School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 June 2025, 12 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: East Farleigh Cp School, Vicarage Lane, East Farleigh, ME15 0LY
How it compares in Maidstone
In Maidstone, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Caterlink At East Farleigh Cp School sits behind roughly 1,136 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,136 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ← Caterlink At East Farleigh Cp School | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Caterlink At East Farleigh 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 Caterlink At East Farleigh Cp School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottoms Up Bar Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| Cobnuts Steiner Kindergarten Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2021 |
| Bridge House Fant Oast (NHS Kent And Medway) Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Contract Dining Company At Jubilee Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| A W Kerry Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2002 |
| Bower Grove School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Chris's Food And Wine Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Blackthorn Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about Caterlink At East Farleigh Cp School
What is Caterlink At East Farleigh Cp School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink At East Farleigh Cp School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maidstone Council on 23 June 2025.
Is Caterlink At East Farleigh Cp School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Caterlink At East Farleigh Cp School last inspected?
Caterlink At East Farleigh Cp School was last inspected on 23 June 2025, 12 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 East Farleigh Cp School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink At East Farleigh Cp School compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, while Caterlink At East Farleigh Cp School holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Caterlink At East Farleigh 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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