Caterlink at Newnham Primary food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Northamptonshire
Caterlink at Newnham Primary holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 January 2025, 17 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: Newnham Primary School, School Hill, Newnham, NN11 3HG
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Caterlink at Newnham Primary among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← Caterlink at Newnham Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 at Newnham 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 at Newnham Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria's Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Dennetts Of Daventry Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2022 |
| Daventry Town Bowls Club Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2022 |
| Daventry RFC Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2018 |
| Little And Large Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Jude`s Kitchen (JC Catering) Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2023 |
| Inspirado Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2023 |
| Londis (A&N UK Trading Ltd) Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2019 |
Questions about Caterlink at Newnham Primary
What is Caterlink at Newnham Primary's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink at Newnham Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 13 January 2025.
Is Caterlink at Newnham 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Caterlink at Newnham Primary last inspected?
Caterlink at Newnham Primary was last inspected on 13 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink at Newnham 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 at Newnham Primary compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink at Newnham Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Caterlink at Newnham 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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