Cucina Catering At The Lenham School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Maidstone
Cucina Catering At The Lenham 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 19 November 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: Lenham Nursery School, Ham Lane, Lenham, ME17 2LL
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Cucina Catering At The Lenham 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% | ← Cucina Catering At The Lenham 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 Cucina Catering At The Lenham 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 Cucina Catering At The Lenham School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink At Lenham Primary School School/college/university | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Safe Hands Professional After School Childcare School/college/university | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2023 |
| Lenham Nursery School School/college/university | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2021 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Lenham Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Chopstick And Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 344 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 22 January 2026 |
| Lenham Farm Shop Retailers - other | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| The Bow Window Cafe And Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
Questions about Cucina Catering At The Lenham School
What is Cucina Catering At The Lenham School's food hygiene rating?
Cucina Catering At The Lenham School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 19 November 2025.
Is Cucina Catering At The Lenham 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 Cucina Catering At The Lenham School last inspected?
Cucina Catering At The Lenham School was last inspected on 19 November 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 Cucina Catering At The Lenham 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 Cucina Catering At The Lenham School compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Cucina Catering At The Lenham School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Cucina Catering At The Lenham 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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