Caterlink @ Tinsley Meadows Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sheffield
Caterlink @ Tinsley Meadows Primary 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 24 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy, Norborough Road, Sheffield, S9 1SG
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Caterlink @ Tinsley Meadows Primary among the 3,299 places in Sheffield holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,299 | 75% | ← Caterlink @ Tinsley Meadows Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 688 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 316 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 451 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 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 @ Tinsley Meadows Primary 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 @ Tinsley Meadows Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthrex Ltd - Staff canteen Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Air Haus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Amazing Chocolate & Workshop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Boost Juice Bars Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2021 |
| Barburrito Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Bean Coffee Roasters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Boost Juice Bars (UK) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
Questions about Caterlink @ Tinsley Meadows Primary
What is Caterlink @ Tinsley Meadows Primary's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @ Tinsley Meadows Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 24 October 2024.
Is Caterlink @ Tinsley Meadows Primary 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 @ Tinsley Meadows Primary last inspected?
Caterlink @ Tinsley Meadows Primary was last inspected on 24 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sheffield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink @ Tinsley Meadows Primary?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink @ Tinsley Meadows Primary compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink @ Tinsley Meadows Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Caterlink @ Tinsley Meadows Primary 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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