Contract Dining At Senacre Wood Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Maidstone
Contract Dining At Senacre Wood 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 24 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: Senacre Wood Primary School, Graveney Road, Maidstone, ME15 8QQ
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Contract Dining At Senacre Wood 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% | ← Contract Dining At Senacre Wood 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 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 Contract Dining At Senacre Wood 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 Contract Dining At Senacre Wood Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Ashley Gardens Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Breakfast Club At Greenfields Cp School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2016 |
| Celebration Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2021 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2007 |
| Charlie's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Breakfast Club At Oak Trees County Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2008 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2017 |
Questions about Contract Dining At Senacre Wood Primary School
What is Contract Dining At Senacre Wood Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Contract Dining At Senacre Wood Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 24 November 2025.
Is Contract Dining At Senacre Wood 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 Contract Dining At Senacre Wood Primary School last inspected?
Contract Dining At Senacre Wood Primary School was last inspected on 24 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 Contract Dining At Senacre Wood Primary 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 Contract Dining At Senacre Wood 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 Contract Dining At Senacre Wood Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Contract Dining At Senacre Wood 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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