ABM Catering At North Kent College

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-11-25

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

ABM Catering At North Kent College is a school/college/university located at North Kent College, Brook Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2PW, in the Tonbridge and Malling local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 25 November 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — 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. Tonbridge and Malling oversees 1,019 registered food businesses, of which 85% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Tonbridge and Malling 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
North Kent College, Brook Street, Tonbridge, Kent
Postcode
TN9 2PW
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
805975

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of ABM Catering At North Kent College?

ABM Catering At North Kent College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Tonbridge and Malling.

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 ABM Catering At North Kent College last inspected?

ABM Catering At North Kent College was last inspected on 2025-11-25. 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 ABM Catering At North Kent College located?

ABM Catering At North Kent College is located at North Kent College, Brook Street, Tonbridge, Kent , TN9 2PW, in the Tonbridge and Malling local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TN9 postcode area.