Caterlink At New Line Learning Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Maidstone
Caterlink At New Line Learning Academy 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 18 March 2026, 3 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: New Line Learning Academy, Boughton Lane, Maidstone, ME15 9QL
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Caterlink At New Line Learning Academy 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 New Line Learning Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 New Line Learning Academy 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 New Line Learning Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink At Tiger Primary School School/college/university | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Maidstone Boughton Lane Day NurseryPreschool Caring Premises | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Breakfast Club At Oak Trees County Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2008 |
| Caretech Community Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Britannia Meze Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Best Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Breakfast Club At Greenfields Cp School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2016 |
| Celebration Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2021 |
Questions about Caterlink At New Line Learning Academy
What is Caterlink At New Line Learning Academy's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink At New Line Learning Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 18 March 2026.
Is Caterlink At New Line Learning Academy 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 New Line Learning Academy last inspected?
Caterlink At New Line Learning Academy was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 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 New Line Learning Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink At New Line Learning Academy 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 New Line Learning Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Caterlink At New Line Learning Academy 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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