Caterlink at Abbey CE Academy food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Northamptonshire
Caterlink at Abbey CE Academy 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 4 February 2026, 5 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: Abbey Church Of England Academy, Vicar Lane, Daventry, NN11 4GD
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Caterlink at Abbey CE Academy 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 Abbey CE Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Abbey CE 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 Abbey CE Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Morrisons Local Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2023 |
| ALDI Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2023 |
| Daventry Workings Men's Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2022 |
| Melovelo @ Leisure Lakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2022 |
| Chasers Pub/bar/nightclub | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2022 |
| Maharajah Of Daventry Caseys Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
Questions about Caterlink at Abbey CE Academy
What is Caterlink at Abbey CE Academy's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink at Abbey CE Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Caterlink at Abbey CE 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Caterlink at Abbey CE Academy last inspected?
Caterlink at Abbey CE Academy was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 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 Abbey CE 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink at Abbey CE Academy 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 Abbey CE Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Caterlink at Abbey CE 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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