Cater Link - Swallowdale Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Melton
Cater Link - Swallowdale 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 16 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: Swallowdale Primary School, Dalby Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0BJ
How it compares in Melton
That puts Cater Link - Swallowdale Primary School among the 398 places in Melton holding top marks, 85% 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 | 398 | 85% | ← Cater Link - Swallowdale Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 73 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 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 Cater Link - Swallowdale 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 Cater Link - Swallowdale Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Years Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| Andy's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Premier - Harveens Convenience Store Retailers - other | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Hamilton Lawn Tennis Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Broadoak Lodge Caring Premises | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Broadoak Grange Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Little Rascals Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Melton And District Indoor Bowls Centre Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about Cater Link - Swallowdale Primary School
What is Cater Link - Swallowdale Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Cater Link - Swallowdale Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Melton Council on 16 September 2024.
Is Cater Link - Swallowdale 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 Cater Link - Swallowdale Primary School last inspected?
Cater Link - Swallowdale Primary School was last inspected on 16 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Melton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cater Link - Swallowdale Primary School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cater Link - Swallowdale Primary School compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, and Cater Link - Swallowdale Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects Cater Link - Swallowdale 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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