ABM Catering At North Kent College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tonbridge and Malling
ABM Catering At North Kent College 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 25 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: North Kent College, Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PW
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts ABM Catering At North Kent College among the 760 places in Tonbridge and Malling holding top marks, 79% 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 | 760 | 79% | ← ABM Catering At North Kent College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 81 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 ABM Catering At North Kent College 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 ABM Catering At North Kent College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Catering Management Ltd At The Judd School School/college/university | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Living Well Tonbridge Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Tonbridge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Lidl Foodstores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Chartwells At Tonbridge Grammar School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Inclusion Sports School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2024 |
| El Mariachi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Indi18 Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
Questions about ABM Catering At North Kent College
What is ABM Catering At North Kent College's food hygiene rating?
ABM Catering At North Kent College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 25 November 2025.
Is ABM Catering At North Kent College 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 ABM Catering At North Kent College last inspected?
ABM Catering At North Kent College was last inspected on 25 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tonbridge and Malling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at ABM Catering At North Kent College?
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 ABM Catering At North Kent College compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
79% of the 963 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, and ABM Catering At North Kent College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects ABM Catering At North Kent College 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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