Caterlink Ltd at Pinchmill Lower School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bedford
Caterlink Ltd at Pinchmill Lower School 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 9 September 2024, 22 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: Pinchmill Primary School the Old Road, Felmersham, MK43 7JD
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Caterlink Ltd at Pinchmill Lower School among the 1,208 places in Bedford holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,208 | 83% | ← Caterlink Ltd at Pinchmill Lower School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 190 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Ltd at Pinchmill Lower School 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 Ltd at Pinchmill Lower School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sun Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Sharnbrook Academy School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Swan With Two Nicks Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 February 2026 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2019 |
| Pavenham Park Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Sharnbrook Deli Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Fordham Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2021 |
| The Spice Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 February 2025 |
Questions about Caterlink Ltd at Pinchmill Lower School
What is Caterlink Ltd at Pinchmill Lower School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink Ltd at Pinchmill Lower School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 9 September 2024.
Is Caterlink Ltd at Pinchmill Lower School 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 Ltd at Pinchmill Lower School last inspected?
Caterlink Ltd at Pinchmill Lower School was last inspected on 9 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bedford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink Ltd at Pinchmill Lower School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink Ltd at Pinchmill Lower School compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink Ltd at Pinchmill Lower School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Caterlink Ltd at Pinchmill Lower School 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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