Caterlink At Platts Heath County Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Maidstone
Caterlink At Platts Heath County Primary 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 29 March 2016, more than 10 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: Platts Heath County Primary School, 16 Headcorn Road, Platts Heath, ME17 2NH
How it compares in Maidstone
In Maidstone, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Caterlink At Platts Heath County Primary 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 Platts Heath County Primary 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Platts Heath County 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 Platts Heath County Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilston Park Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 July 2024 |
| The Wishful Thinker Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 June 2025 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Caterlink At Platts Heath County Primary School
What is Caterlink At Platts Heath County Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink At Platts Heath County Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maidstone Council on 29 March 2016.
Is Caterlink At Platts Heath County Primary 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 Platts Heath County Primary School last inspected?
Caterlink At Platts Heath County Primary School was last inspected on 29 March 2016, more than 10 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 Caterlink At Platts Heath County Primary 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink At Platts Heath County Primary 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 Platts Heath County Primary School holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Caterlink At Platts Heath County 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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