Caterlink At Ditton Lodge Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Cambridgeshire
Caterlink At Ditton Lodge 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 3 October 2025, 9 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: St Johns Avenue, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8BL
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
That puts Caterlink At Ditton Lodge Primary School among the 579 places in East Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 83% 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 | 579 | 83% | ← Caterlink At Ditton Lodge Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 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 Ditton Lodge 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 At Ditton Lodge Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ditton Lodge Community Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Newmarket Avenue Bowls Club Other catering premises | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2023 |
| Byerley House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| New Cheveley Store Retailers - other | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| High Flyer - Foodamour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Gee Gees Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| All Saints CofE Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Foresters Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
Questions about Caterlink At Ditton Lodge Primary School
What is Caterlink At Ditton Lodge Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink At Ditton Lodge Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 3 October 2025.
Is Caterlink At Ditton Lodge 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 At Ditton Lodge Primary School last inspected?
Caterlink At Ditton Lodge Primary School was last inspected on 3 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink At Ditton Lodge 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink At Ditton Lodge Primary School compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 698 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink At Ditton Lodge Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects Caterlink At Ditton Lodge 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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