Caterlink At Wimborne Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Portsmouth
Caterlink At Wimborne Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 2 October 2019, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Wimborne Primary School, Wimborne Road, Southsea, PO4 8DE
How it compares in Portsmouth
In Portsmouth, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Caterlink At Wimborne Primary School sits behind roughly 976 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 976 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 311 | 20% | ← Caterlink At Wimborne Primary School | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 At Wimborne 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 Wimborne Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Fratton Way, Portsmouth Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Caterlink At Cumberland Infant School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Caterlink At Devonshire Infant School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Bransbury Park Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Broadway Coffee Roasters Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Active8 Minds Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Cafe Parisian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Caterlink At Bramble Infant School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Caterlink At Wimborne Primary School
What is Caterlink At Wimborne Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink At Wimborne Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Portsmouth Council on 2 October 2019.
Is Caterlink At Wimborne Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Caterlink At Wimborne Primary School last inspected?
Caterlink At Wimborne Primary School was last inspected on 2 October 2019, more than 6 years 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 Wimborne Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink At Wimborne Primary School compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,535 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, while Caterlink At Wimborne Primary School holds a 4. 311 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Caterlink At Wimborne 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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