Cater Link at St Andrew's Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Derby City
Cater Link at St Andrew's Academy 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 30 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: St Andrews Academy, St Andrews View, Derby, DE21 4EW
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Cater Link at St Andrew's Academy among the 1,447 places in Derby City holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,447 | 73% | ← Cater Link at St Andrew's Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 12 | 1% |
A further 315 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 Cater Link at St Andrew's 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 Cater Link at St Andrew's Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Spices Takeaway/sandwich shop | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Breadsall Hilltop Primary School School/college/university | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Bookers Cash & Carry Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Breadsall Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
| Breadsall Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Breadsall Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2016 |
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
Questions about Cater Link at St Andrew's Academy
What is Cater Link at St Andrew's Academy's food hygiene rating?
Cater Link at St Andrew's Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 30 January 2024.
Is Cater Link at St Andrew's 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cater Link at St Andrew's Academy last inspected?
Cater Link at St Andrew's Academy was last inspected on 30 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derby City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cater Link at St Andrew's Academy?
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 Cater Link at St Andrew's Academy compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,976 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, and Cater Link at St Andrew's Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Cater Link at St Andrew's 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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