Caterlink At Marlwood School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Gloucestershire
Caterlink At Marlwood 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 Marlwood School was inspected on 13 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Marlwood School, Vattingstone Lane, Alveston, BS35 3LA
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
That puts Caterlink At Marlwood School among the 1,401 places in South Gloucestershire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,401 | 84% | ← Caterlink At Marlwood School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 435 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 Very 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 Marlwood 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 Marlwood School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Alveston Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2022 |
| The Square Bakehouse And Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Perry And Son Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Win Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| P Jones Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 September 2022 |
| Alveston Parade Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 February 2026 |
| Natural Choice Nurseries Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Premier Inn Bristol Alveston Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
Questions about Caterlink At Marlwood School
What is Caterlink At Marlwood School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink At Marlwood School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 13 May 2026.
Is Caterlink At Marlwood 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 Marlwood School last inspected?
Caterlink At Marlwood School was last inspected on 13 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Gloucestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink At Marlwood School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Marlwood School compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,672 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink At Marlwood School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects Caterlink At Marlwood 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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