The Link Cafe (A charity (registered by a representative) food hygiene rating
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The Link Cafe (A charity (registered by a representative) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 12 Paddocks Close, Wolston, CV8 3GW
How it compares in Rugby
That puts The Link Cafe (A charity (registered by a representative) among the 596 places in Rugby 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 | 596 | 73% | ← The Link Cafe (A charity (registered by a representative) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 132 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 The Link Cafe (A charity (registered by a representative) 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 The Link Cafe (A charity (registered by a representative), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Half Moon Wolston Pub/bar/nightclub | 76 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 April 2026 |
| Village Green Fish Bar Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 169 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 March 2025 |
| The Coop Retailers - other | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Midcounties Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 185 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 May 2026 |
| Bill's Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 March 2026 |
| Rose And Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Maggies Other catering premises | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
Questions about The Link Cafe (A charity (registered by a representative)
What is The Link Cafe (A charity (registered by a representative)'s food hygiene rating?
The Link Cafe (A charity (registered by a representative) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rugby Council on 20 September 2024.
Is The Link Cafe (A charity (registered by a representative) 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Link Cafe (A charity (registered by a representative) last inspected?
The Link Cafe (A charity (registered by a representative) was last inspected on 20 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rugby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Link Cafe (A charity (registered by a representative)?
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 The Link Cafe (A charity (registered by a representative) compare to other places in Rugby?
73% of the 819 rated food businesses in Rugby hold the top rating of 5, and The Link Cafe (A charity (registered by a representative) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rugby Council inspects The Link Cafe (A charity (registered by a representative) 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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