Caterlink Ltd (C/o Ridgeway School) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Swindon
Caterlink Ltd (C/o Ridgeway 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 17 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Ridgeway School, Inverary Road, Wroughton, SN4 9DJ
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Caterlink Ltd (C/o Ridgeway School) among the 1,182 places in Swindon 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 | 1,182 | 83% | ← Caterlink Ltd (C/o Ridgeway School) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 208 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 Ltd (C/o Ridgeway 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 (C/o Ridgeway School), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Farm Dairy (Farmers Market) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Bombay Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Baxter Storey Ltd (c/o Nationwide) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Gilbert Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Big Adventure Club Kingfisher Primary School Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Busy Bees At Swindon Broome Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Cater Link Ltd (c/o Croft Primary School) School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Coombs Catering (Lethbridge Primary School) School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about Caterlink Ltd (C/o Ridgeway School)
What is Caterlink Ltd (C/o Ridgeway School)'s food hygiene rating?
Caterlink Ltd (C/o Ridgeway School) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 17 October 2025.
Is Caterlink Ltd (C/o Ridgeway 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 (C/o Ridgeway School) last inspected?
Caterlink Ltd (C/o Ridgeway School) was last inspected on 17 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swindon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink Ltd (C/o Ridgeway School)?
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 Ltd (C/o Ridgeway School) compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink Ltd (C/o Ridgeway School) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Caterlink Ltd (C/o Ridgeway 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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