Caterlink @ Jeavons Wood Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Cambridgeshire
Caterlink @ Jeavons Wood Primary 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 24 April 2025, 14 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: Jeavons Wood Primary School Eastgate, Cambourne, CB23 6DZ
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Caterlink @ Jeavons Wood Primary School among the 1,062 places in South Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,062 | 87% | ← Caterlink @ Jeavons Wood Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 122 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 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 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 @ Jeavons Wood Primary 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 @ Jeavons Wood Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambourne Pre-School School/college/university | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| The Cambridge City Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2022 |
| 19 - The Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Cambourne Cricket Club - The Third Man Pavilion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2022 |
| Cambourne Community Food Project Retailers - other | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2023 |
| Cambourne Town Football Club Takeaway/sandwich shop | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| The Monkfield Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
Questions about Caterlink @ Jeavons Wood Primary School
What is Caterlink @ Jeavons Wood Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @ Jeavons Wood Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 24 April 2025.
Is Caterlink @ Jeavons Wood Primary 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 @ Jeavons Wood Primary School last inspected?
Caterlink @ Jeavons Wood Primary School was last inspected on 24 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink @ Jeavons Wood Primary 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink @ Jeavons Wood Primary School compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink @ Jeavons Wood Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Caterlink @ Jeavons Wood Primary 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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