Caterlink At Farlingaye High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Suffolk
Caterlink At Farlingaye High 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 13 January 2026, 5 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: Farlingaye High School, Ransom Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4JX
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Caterlink At Farlingaye High School among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Caterlink At Farlingaye High School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 Very 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 At Farlingaye High 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 At Farlingaye High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2018 |
| Haughgate House Care Home Caring Premises | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| East Of England Co Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2022 |
| Aspens Services At St Marys CofE Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Cavell Manor Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Jubilee House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Highlands Deben Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Dobbies Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
Questions about Caterlink At Farlingaye High School
What is Caterlink At Farlingaye High School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink At Farlingaye High School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 13 January 2026.
Is Caterlink At Farlingaye High 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 At Farlingaye High School last inspected?
Caterlink At Farlingaye High School was last inspected on 13 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink At Farlingaye High School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 At Farlingaye High School compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink At Farlingaye High School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Caterlink At Farlingaye High 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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