Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Maidstone
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough 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
This is a fresh result: Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: East Borough Primary School, Vinters Road, Maidstone, ME14 5DX
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough 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% | ← Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough 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 Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Road Service Station Retailers - other | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Maidstone Turkey Mill Day Nursery & Preschoo Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| 4 Continents Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Al-Amin Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2020 |
| Bonnies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
Questions about Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough
What is Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough's food hygiene rating?
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough 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 Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough last inspected?
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month 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 Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough?
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 Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough 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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