Caterlink @ Swalecliffe Community Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Canterbury City
Caterlink @ Swalecliffe Community Primary 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 @ Swalecliffe Community Primary was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Swalecliffe Junior School, Bridgefield Road, Whitstable, CT5 2PH
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Caterlink @ Swalecliffe Community Primary among the 1,161 places in Canterbury City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,161 | 78% | ← Caterlink @ Swalecliffe Community Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 166 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 @ Swalecliffe Community Primary 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 @ Swalecliffe Community Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ Swalecliffe Community Primary School/college/university | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Family Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Blue Marlin Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Best Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Emmas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Hathats Coffee Company Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Chestfield House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Gusto Giusto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about Caterlink @ Swalecliffe Community Primary
What is Caterlink @ Swalecliffe Community Primary's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @ Swalecliffe Community Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Caterlink @ Swalecliffe Community Primary 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 @ Swalecliffe Community Primary last inspected?
Caterlink @ Swalecliffe Community Primary was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink @ Swalecliffe Community Primary?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink @ Swalecliffe Community Primary compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink @ Swalecliffe Community Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Caterlink @ Swalecliffe Community Primary 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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