Caterlink At Portsdown Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Portsmouth
Caterlink At Portsdown Primary 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
This is a fresh result: Caterlink At Portsdown Primary School was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Portsdown Primary School, Sundridge Close, Portsmouth, PO6 3JL
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts Caterlink At Portsdown Primary School among the 976 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 | 976 | 64% | ← Caterlink At Portsdown Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 311 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 125 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 68 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 53 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 268 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 Portsdown Primary 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 Portsdown Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigo Fresh Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Cosham Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Cosham Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2019 |
| Chaos Support Ltd Day Services Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2017 |
| Community Kettle CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Caterlink At Medina Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Caterlink At Portsdown Primary School
What is Caterlink At Portsdown Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink At Portsdown Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 9 June 2026.
Is Caterlink At Portsdown Primary 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 Portsdown Primary School last inspected?
Caterlink At Portsdown Primary School was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month 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 Portsdown Primary 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 At Portsdown Primary School compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,535 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink At Portsdown Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Caterlink At Portsdown Primary 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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