Caterlink At Downend School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Gloucestershire
Caterlink At Downend 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
The rating dates from 2 December 2025, 7 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: Downend Secondary School, Westerleigh Road, Downend, BS16 6XA
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
That puts Caterlink At Downend School among the 1,402 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 | 1,402 | 84% | ← Caterlink At Downend School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 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 437 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 Downend 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 Downend School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIP C/O St Augustines Of Canterbury Catholic Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Abm Catering @ Barley Close Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Buckingham Gardens Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Busy Bees In Emersons Green Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Abm Catering At Christ Church C E Infant School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Avenue Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Acorn Care Providers Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Care UK At Emerson Green Treatment Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Caterlink At Downend School
What is Caterlink At Downend School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink At Downend School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 2 December 2025.
Is Caterlink At Downend 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 Downend School last inspected?
Caterlink At Downend School was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 months 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 Downend School?
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 Downend School compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,674 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink At Downend School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects Caterlink At Downend 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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