Junior School Canteen

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-09-09

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Junior School Canteen is a school/college/university located at Herne Bay Junior School, King's Road, Herne Bay, CT6 5DA, in the Canterbury City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 9 September 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Canterbury City oversees 1,658 registered food businesses, of which 82% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Canterbury City is 4.7 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
Herne Bay Junior School, King's Road, Herne Bay
Postcode
CT6 5DA
Local Authority
Canterbury City
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1102402

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Junior School Canteen?

Junior School Canteen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Canterbury City.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Junior School Canteen last inspected?

Junior School Canteen was last inspected on 2024-09-09. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Junior School Canteen located?

Junior School Canteen is located at Herne Bay Junior School, King's Road, Herne Bay , CT6 5DA, in the Canterbury City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CT6 postcode area.