Caterlink At Arundel Court Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Portsmouth
Caterlink At Arundel Court Primary Academy 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 31 March 2025, 15 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: Arundel Court Primary Academy, Fyning Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1FG
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts Caterlink At Arundel Court Primary Academy among the 979 places in Portsmouth holding top marks, 64% 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 | 979 | 64% | ← Caterlink At Arundel Court Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 309 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 67 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 53 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 267 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 At Arundel Court Primary Academy 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 Arundel Court Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Victory At Landport Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2026 |
| Bumblebee Nursery Caring Premises | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2017 |
| Ark Dickens Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Brunch And Barista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Anwar's Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2019 |
| Boots Portsmouth Commercial Road (1524) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about Caterlink At Arundel Court Primary Academy
What is Caterlink At Arundel Court Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink At Arundel Court Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 31 March 2025.
Is Caterlink At Arundel Court Primary Academy 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 Arundel Court Primary Academy last inspected?
Caterlink At Arundel Court Primary Academy was last inspected on 31 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Portsmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink At Arundel Court Primary Academy?
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 At Arundel Court Primary Academy compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink At Arundel Court Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Caterlink At Arundel Court Primary Academy 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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