Caterlink At Harrietsham Church Of England Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Maidstone
Caterlink At Harrietsham Church Of England 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 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: Harrietsham Church Of England Primary School, West Street, Harrietsham, ME17 1JZ
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Caterlink At Harrietsham Church Of England 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 Harrietsham Church Of England 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Caterlink At Harrietsham Church Of England 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 Harrietsham Church Of England 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 | 3 March 2023 |
| Parkwood Trout Farm Retailers - other | 383 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 May 2026 |
| Percival's Rest Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Harrietsham Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2003 |
| Imperial Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Taste Of Bengal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 November 2025 |
| Mace Harrietsham Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2014 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2022 |
Questions about Caterlink At Harrietsham Church Of England Primary School
What is Caterlink At Harrietsham Church Of England Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink At Harrietsham Church Of England Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 5 December 2025.
Is Caterlink At Harrietsham Church Of England 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 Harrietsham Church Of England Primary School last inspected?
Caterlink At Harrietsham Church Of England Primary School was last inspected on 5 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 Caterlink At Harrietsham Church Of England Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", 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 Harrietsham Church Of England 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 Harrietsham Church Of England Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Caterlink At Harrietsham Church Of England 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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